Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Buttonholer

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who detains somebody in conversation against their will.
  2. 2
    An attachment for a sewing machine which automates the side-to-side and forward-and-backward motions involved in sewing a buttonhole.

Etymology

From buttonhole + -er.

See also for "buttonholer"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: buttonholer