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BUTTONHOLER

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Buttonholer.

Buttonholer - as a noun

One who detains somebody in conversation against their will.

An attachment for a sewing machine which automates the side-to-side and forward-and-backward motions involved in sewing a buttonhole.

Example Sentences

"The buttonholer quickly sewed all the buttons back onto the shirt."
"She was the fastest buttonholer in the sewing competition."
"The tailor used a specialized buttonholer machine for his work."
"The buttonholer carefully measured and marked the buttonholes on the fabric."
"Her grandmother taught her how to be an expert buttonholer."
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Word Game Points

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

BUTTONHOLER has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

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

Is BUTTONHOLER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, buttonholer is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUTTONHOLER has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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