butt end

/bət ɛnd/
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Other forms: butt ends

Definitions of butt end
  1. noun
    thick end of the handle
    synonyms: butt
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    types:
    rifle butt
    the butt end of a rifle
    type of:
    stock
    the handle end of some implements or tools
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