Meaning Of The Word Buttonhook

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buttonhook in American English
a small hook for pulling buttons through buttonholes, as formerly in some shoes
noun: a small, usually metal hook for pulling buttons through buttonholes, as on gloves, dresses, etc

buttonhook in British English
noun: a thin tapering hooked instrument formerly used for pulling buttons through the buttonholes of gloves, shoes, etc

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