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BUTTING

(noun, verb)
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There are 12 meanings of the word Butting.

Butting - as a noun

Thick end of the handle

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
butt end
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
stock
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The part of a plant from which the roots spring or the part of a stalk or trunk nearest the roots

A victim of ridicule or pranks

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
goatlaughingstockstooge
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dupevictim
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

Example: "He deserves a good kick in the butt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backsidebehindbottombunsbuttockscanderrierefundamenthind endhindquarterskeisternatesposteriorpratrearseatsterntailtail endtooshie

Sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
target
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sports equipment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cigaretcigarettecoffin nail
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
roll of tobaccosmoke
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A joint made by fastening ends together without overlapping

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
butt joint
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
joint
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A large cask (especially one holding a volume equivalent to 2 hogsheads or 126 gallons)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
barrelcask
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The small unused part of something (especially the end of a cigarette that is left after smoking)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stub
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
partportion
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Butting - as a verb

Lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

Example: "Canada adjoins the u.s."

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abutadjoinborderbutt againstbutt onedgemarch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjoincontactmeettouch
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To strike, thrust or shove against

Example: "He butted his sister out of the way"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bunt
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
strike
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Place end to end without overlapping

Example: "The frames must be butted at the joints"

Example Sentences

"The goats were butting heads in the meadow."
"He kept butting in during the conversation."
"The boxer was disqualified for butting his opponent."
"The ram was continuously butting against the fence."
"She tried to open the jammed door by butting it with her shoulder."
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Word Game Points

Is BUTTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, butting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BUTTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is BUTTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, butting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BUTTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is BUTTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, butting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUTTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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