noun
buttonhook
Buttonhook (noun) means a hook for pulling the buttons of gloves and shoes through the buttonholes.
noun
1
A hook for pulling the buttons of gloves and shoes through the buttonholes.
2
A play in which the receiver runs straight downfield, then turns back toward the line of scrimmage.
3
A hook used to pull thread through the holes of a button.
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Etymology
From button + hook.
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What is the meaning of buttonhook?
"buttonhook" (noun) means a hook for pulling the buttons of gloves and shoes through the buttonholes.
What are the different meanings of buttonhook?
"buttonhook" has 3 main meanings: 1. A hook for pulling the buttons of gloves and shoes through the buttonholes; 2. A play in which the receiver runs straight downfield, then turns back toward the line of scrimmage; 3. A hook used to pull thread through the holes of a button.