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buttonhook

The English word “buttonhook” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A hook for pulling the buttons of gloves and shoes through the buttonholes.
  2. A play in which the receiver runs straight downfield, then turns back toward the line of scrimmage.
  3. A hook used to pull thread through the holes of a button.

verb

  1. To perform the buttonhook play.

Etymology

From button + hook.

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