buttonholer en · NOUN
Etymology
From buttonhole + -er.
Meanings
- One who detains somebody in conversation against their will.
- An attachment for a sewing machine which automates the side-to-side and forward-and-backward motions involved in sewing a buttonhole.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| buttonholers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |