buttocks
ˈbʌtəks
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Definition of buttocks - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
bodyrounded parts of the back of the hips
  • The jeans fit snugly around his buttocks.
rear
2.
medicalfleshy part of the body you sit on
  • She fell and landed on her buttocks.
gluteus rear rump
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Origin of buttocks

Old English, buttuc (end) + -s (plural)

Terms with buttocks included in their meaning

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medical
part of the back below the ribcage and above the buttocks
punishment method
series of slaps, usually on the buttocks, as punishment
exercise
position with knees bent and buttocks near heels
buttocks
lower part of the buttocks often exposed
underwear
undergarment covering genitals and buttocks
body anatomy
buttocks or bottom
medical
dermatitis on thighs and buttocks from diaper use
body
buttocks or the part you sit on

Examples of buttocks in a sentence

  • The child wiggled his buttocks in the dance.
  • He complained of pain in his buttocks after the long ride.
  • The exercise targets the muscles in the buttocks.

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  1. French:fesses, ...
  2. German:Gesäß, Pobacken, ...
  3. Italian:glutei, ...
  4. Spanish:nalgas, ...
  5. Portuguese:nádegas, rabo, ...
  6. Chinese:臀部, ...
  7. Japanese:お尻, 尻, ...
  8. Arabic:الأرداف, مؤخرة, ...
  9. Hebrew:עַכּוּז, יֶשֶׁבֶן, ...
  10. Russian:ягодицы, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сідниці, ...
  12. Hindi:नितंब, पृष्ठभाग, ...
buttock
ˈbʌtək

Definition of buttock - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
medicaleither of the two rounded fleshy parts you sit on
  • She slipped and landed on her buttock.
glute rear
2.
mammalsTECH.the similar fleshy part in some mammalsTECH.
  • The horse's buttock was muscular and strong.
hindquarters rear rump
3.
maritimeTECH.the convexity of a ship behind under the sternTECH.
  • The ship's buttock was carefully inspected for damage.
aft stern
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Images of buttock

  • buttock: the convexity of a ship behind under the stern
    the convexity of a ship behind under the stern

Expressions with buttock

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causing extreme fear, embarrassment, anxiety or suspense
It was a buttock-clenching moment in the movie.
wrestling throw using the hips as a fulcrum
He executed a perfect cross-buttock during the match.

Origin of buttock

Old English, buttuc (end, small piece)

Examples of buttock in a sentence

  • She felt a sharp pain in her left buttock.
  • The veterinarian examined the dog's buttock for injuries.
  • A kangaroo's powerful buttock helps it leap great distances.
  • The crew painted the ship's buttock with care.
  • Designers focused on the buttock for better hydrodynamics.

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  1. French:fesse, fessier, ...
  2. German:Gesäß, Hinterteil, ...
  3. Italian:gluteo, curvatura, ...
  4. Spanish:nalga, parte trasera, ...
  5. Portuguese:nádega, anca, ...
  6. Chinese:臀部, 臀肉, ...
  7. Japanese:尻, バットック, ...
  8. Arabic:رَدْف, مؤخرة, ...
  9. Hebrew:עַכּוּז, עַגִּיבָה, ...
  10. Russian:ягодица, корма, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сідниця, задня частина, ...
  12. Hindi:नितंब, कूल्हा, ...
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