pelatînk — meaning in English

English meaning

• butterfly noun An insect with large, often brightly patterned wings, known for its delicate flight.

Senses

pelatînk is used for these senses in English:

• balisong A folding pocket knife with two handles counter-rotating around the tang such that, when closed, the blade is concealed within grooves in the handles.
• butterfly A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring. [from 11th c.]
• butterfly stroke A swimming stroke in which the body is prone, the arms are moved in simultaneous circles, and the feet are kicked up and down.
• butterfly valve A valve with a disk-shaped mechanism which can be used for isolating or regulating flow.
• crucian carp Carassius carassius, a species of carp found in northern Europe and northern Asia.
• wing nut A nut with wing-like projections to provide leverage in turning with thumb and forefinger.

butterfly — full definition

1. noun An insect with large, often brightly patterned wings, known for its delicate flight.
2. verb To slice food almost all the way through and open it flat like a book.
3. noun A swimming stroke in which both arms move together in a circular motion while the legs kick in a dolphin-like motion.