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button
Noun
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A button is a round object that can be pushed through clothing so that the clothing stays on.
Sarah's sweater doesn't work anymore because the buttons popped off.
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A button is a switch that is turned on by pressing it.
I pressed the button to turn on the television.
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A button is a badge that can be worn of clothing and is put onto the clothing with a pin to hold it in place.
I have a "Vote for Bush" button.
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If a poker player has the button, he is the last person to act on that hand.
button
Verb
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If you button something, you fasten it with a button.
Button up your coat!
strip
Noun
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A strip is a narrow, long piece of something.
A few strips of paper are used for making a chain.
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A strip (or a strip mall) is a road with many shops.
strip
Verb
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If you strip, you remove your clothes.
My girlfriend will strip, and Brad and me will watch and become excited.
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If you strip paper from a wall, you remove it.