But(adv. & conj.)
- On the contrary; on the other hand; only; yet; still; however; nevertheless; more; further; -- as connective of sentences or clauses of a sentence, in a sense more or less exceptive or adversative; as, the House of Representatives passed the bill, but the Senate dissented; our wants are many, but quite of another kind.
But(prep., adv. & conj.)
- The outer apartment or kitchen of a two-roomed house; -- opposed to ben, the inner room.
But(v. t.)
- A piece of land left unplowed at the end of a field.
But(v. t.)
- A joint where the ends of two objects come squarely together without scarfing or chamfering; -- also called butt joint.
But(v. t.)
- The end of a connecting rod or other like piece, to which the boxing is attached by the strap, cotter, and gib.
But(v. t.)
- The portion of a half-coupling fastened to the end of a hose.
But(v. t.)
- The joint where two planks in a strake meet.
But(v. t.)
- A kind of hinge used in hanging doors, etc.; -- so named because fastened on the edge of the door, which butts against the casing, instead of on its face, like the strap hinge; also called butt hinge.
But(v. t.)
- The thickest and stoutest part of tanned oxhides, used for soles of boots, harness, trunks.
But(v. t.)
- The hut or shelter of the person who attends to the targets in rifle practice.
Buts
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