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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.
2.
medicalfleshy part of the body you sit on
- She fell and landed on her buttocks.
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
physical posture
lower the body so buttocks rest on the heels
physical action
hit someone's buttocks lightly with an open hand
mild punishment
quick light hit on someone's buttocks with a hand
clothes
the part of clothing covering the buttocks
medical
the buttocks or bottom
body fat
roll of fat under the buttocks
medical
the buttocks
clothing
very short shorts covering the buttocks
medical
one of the two fleshy parts of the buttocks
fitness
exercise to tone the buttocks
cosmetic surgery
cosmetic surgery to enhance buttocks appearance
physical fall
fall down and land on your buttocks
prank
poke between the buttocks as a joke
play
poke someone in the buttocks playfully
action
forceful impact on the buttocks
medical
the buttocks or rump of a person
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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- French:fesses, ...
- German:Gesäß, Pobacken, ...
- Italian:glutei, ...
- Spanish:nalgas, ...
- Portuguese:nádegas, rabo, ...
- Chinese:臀部, ...
- Japanese:お尻, 尻, ...
- Arabic:الأرداف, مؤخرة, ...
- Hebrew:עַכּוּז, יֶשֶׁבֶן, ...
- Russian:ягодицы, ...
- Ukrainian:сідниці, ...
- Hindi:नितंब, पृष्ठभाग, ...
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.
2.
mammalsTECH. the similar fleshy part in some mammalsTECH.
- The horse's buttock was muscular and strong.
3.
maritimeTECH. the convexity of a ship behind under the sternTECH.
- The ship's buttock was carefully inspected for damage.
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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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- French:fesse, fessier, ...
- German:Gesäß, Hinterteil, ...
- Italian:gluteo, curvatura, ...
- Spanish:nalga, parte trasera, ...
- Portuguese:nádega, anca, ...
- Chinese:臀部, 臀肉, ...
- Japanese:尻, バットック, ...
- Arabic:رَدْف, مؤخرة, ...
- Hebrew:עַכּוּז, עַגִּיבָה, ...
- Russian:ягодица, корма, ...
- Ukrainian:сідниця, задня частина, ...
- Hindi:नितंब, कूल्हा, ...
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