Anagrams of: BUTTONHOLED

• a hole through which buttons are pushed

• detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors

• see with attention

• a situation that is ideal for rapid development (especially of something bad)

• a bed of earth covered with glass and heated by rotting manure to promote the growth of plants

• (bridge) a pair of playing cards that are the only cards in their suit in the hand dealt to a player

• having teeth especially of a certain number or type; often used in combination

• notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex

• having an irregularly notched or toothed margin as though gnawed

• furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike

• a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms

• a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal

• the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later