The thicker end of a tool or weapon, or the part of a tool or weapon that is held or used to strike. noun
He gripped the butt of the rifle tightly.
The carpenter used the butt of the hammer to tap the nail into place.
The stub end of a cigarette after it has been smoked. noun
He flicked the cigarette butt into the ashtray.
The sidewalk was littered with cigarette butts.
A target of ridicule or criticism. noun
He became the butt of everyone's jokes after the incident.
She didn't want to be the butt of the conversation.
The end portion of something, especially a barrel or cask. noun
The wine was stored in a large oak butt.
They tapped the butt to sample the whiskey.
To strike or push with the head or horns. verb
The goat butted him playfully.
The two rams butted each other in a show of dominance.
To join or be joined end to end without overlapping. verb
The two pieces of wood were butted together to form a longer plank.
The pipes are butted to ensure a tight seal.