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default
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verb
fail to pay up
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noun
loss due to not showing up
he lost the game by default
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noun
act of failing to meet a financial obligation
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noun
(= nonpayment)
loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid
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noun
(= default option)
an option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified
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!