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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 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 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. butt 1. A short length of roofing material. 2. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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