Buttonhole

/ˌbʌtnˈhoʊl/

/ˈbʌtɪnhəʊl/

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Other forms: buttonholes; buttonholed; buttonholing

Definitions of buttonhole

noun
a hole through which buttons are pushed

synonyms: button hole

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type of:
hole
an opening deliberately made in or through something
verb
detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors

synonyms: lobby

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type of:
beg, solicit, tap
make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently

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