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bute

“bute” is a Romanian word. Its 2 meanings in English:

noun

  1. barrel, cask; contents of a barrel
  2. pillar that supports the structure of a tunnel, such as in a mine

In Romanian

  1. butoi.
  2. conținutul unui butoi.
  3. rezervorul de benzină al lămpii de siguranță întrebuințate în mine.
  4. fiecare dintre stâlpii principali de susținere a eșafodului unui tunel în construcție.
  5. (reg.) butucul roții.

Etymology

Inherited from Late Latin buttis, probably of Ancient Greek origin.

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