butt

butt¹

1. Shooting Archery

a. a mound of earth behind the target on a target range that stops bullets or wide shots

b. the target itself

c. the target range

2. a low barrier, usually of sods or peat, behind which sportsmen shoot game birds, esp grouse

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butt²

1. a large cask, esp one with a capacity of two hogsheads, for storing wine or beer

2. a US unit of liquid measure equal to 126 US gallons

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butt [bət]

(botany)

The portion of a plant from which the roots extend, for example, the base of a tree trunk.

(building construction)

The bottom or cover edge of a shingle.

(design engineering)

The enlarged and squared-off end of a connecting rod or similar link in a machine.

(mining engineering)

Coal exposed at right angles to the face and, in contrast to the face, generally having a rough surface.

(ordnance)

Rear end of the stock of a rifle or other small arm.