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butterfly

butterfly / butterfly / butterfly / To cut open a piece of meat, such as a shrimp or chicken breast, by slicing along the back or center so that it opens out flat.
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Nounbutterfly

An insect with two pairs of large, often brightly colored wings, belonging to the order Lepidoptera.

"The monarch butterfly migrates thousands of miles each year."

Nounbutterfly

A swimming stroke in which the arms move simultaneously and the legs perform a dolphin-like kick.

"He won the gold medal in the 200-meter butterfly."

Nounbutterfly

A type of valve or a mechanical fastener that can be turned by hand using two wing-like tabs.

"The technician tightened the butterfly nut to secure the bracket."

Transitive VerbTo cut open a piece of meat, such as a shrimp or chicken breast, by slicing along the back or center so that it opens out flat.
[~ something]

The chef showed me how to butterfly the prawns before grilling them.

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