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butterfly (1 synonym found)
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Definition of butterfly:
(n) :
a flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring; a swimming stroke in which the body is prone, the arms are moved in simultaneous circles, and the feet are kicked up and down
"butterfly tape"
(v) :
to cut almost entirely in half and spread the halves apart, in a shape suggesting the wings of a butterfly; to cut strips of surgical tape or plasters into thin strips, and place across a gaping wound to close it
Definition of butterfly:
(n) :
a flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring; a swimming stroke in which the body is prone, the arms are moved in simultaneous circles, and the feet are kicked up and down
"butterfly tape"
(v) :
to cut almost entirely in half and spread the halves apart, in a shape suggesting the wings of a butterfly; to cut strips of surgical tape or plasters into thin strips, and place across a gaping wound to close it