BUTTONHOOKS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word BUTTONHOOKS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BUTTONHOOKS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Buttonhook

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈbʌtnhʊk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a small hook with a long handle for fastening tight buttons (often formerly on buttoned boots).

Short Definition:

small hook with long handle for fastening tight buttons

Definition:

a play in which a pass receiver runs straight downfield and then doubles back sharply towards the line of scrimmage.

Short Definition:

play in which pass receiver runs straight downfield

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