Third-person singular simple present indicative form of buttonhole

The study of buttons (clothing fasteners and badges). / (derogatory) An exaggerated and pointlessly pedantic systematization, especially of something trivial.

(sewing) A hook used to pull thread through the holes of a button. / A hook for pulling the buttons of gloves and shoes through the buttonholes.

(American football) To perform the buttonhook play.

plural of buttonhook

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of buttonhook

Any of several species of small terrestrial birds, principally in the genus Turnix of the family Turnicidae.

Without buttons.

Resembling a button.

Alternative spelling of button-down