ALL meanings of butterflies
but·ter·fly
B b - noun plural butterflies tremors in the stomach region due to nervousness 3
- noun plural butterflies any of numerous diurnal insects of the order Lepidoptera, characterized by clubbed antennae, a slender body, and large, broad, often conspicuously marked wings. 1
- noun plural butterflies a person who flits aimlessly from one interest or group to another: a social butterfly. 1
- noun plural butterflies butterflies, (used with a plural verb) Informal. a queasy feeling, as from nervousness, excitement, etc. 1
- noun plural butterflies a racing breaststroke, using a dolphin kick, in which the swimmer brings both arms out of the water in forward, circular motions. 1
- noun plural butterflies Carpentry. butterfly wedge. 1
- noun plural butterflies Sculpture. an X -shaped support attached to an armature. 1
- noun plural butterflies one of the swinging brackets of a butterfly table. 1
- noun plural butterflies Movies. a screen of scrim, gauze, or similar material, for diffusing light. 1
- verb with object butterflies Cookery. to slit open and spread apart to resemble the spread wings of a butterfly. 1
- adjective butterflies Cookery. split open and spread apart to resemble a butterfly: butterfly shrimp; butterfly steak. 1
- noun butterflies plural of butterfly. 0