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BUTTERFLY

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Butterfly.

How to pronounce butterfly:

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Butterfly - as a noun

A swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
butterfly stroke

Butterfly - as a verb

Flutter like a butterfly

Cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking

Example: "Butterflied shrimp"

Talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions

Example: "The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chat upcoquet17coquette19dally9flirt8mash9philander15romance11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
speak11talk8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The colorful butterfly landed on the flower."
"She captured a beautiful butterfly in her hands."
"The butterfly gracefully fluttered its wings."
"The butterfly emerged from its chrysalis."
"He studied the intricate patterns on the butterfly's wings."
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Word Game Points

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

BUTTERFLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is BUTTERFLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, butterfly is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BUTTERFLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is BUTTERFLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, butterfly is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUTTERFLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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