buttonhole

ˈbʌtnˌhoʊl
buttonhole: hole for fastening a button on clothes
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Translation of buttonhole into Hebrew,

Noun

1.

clothing

hole for fastening a button on clothes
  • She sewed a buttonhole on the shirt.היא תפרה לולאת כפתור בחולצה.
2.

conversation

UK
act of detaining someone in conversation
UK
עִכּוּב לְשִׂיחָה תְּפִיסַת מִישֶׁהוּ לְשִׂיחָה עֲצִירַת מִישֶׁהוּ לְשִׂיחָה
  • He managed a quick buttonhole with the director before the meeting..הוא הצליח לתפוס שיחה קצרה עם המנהל לפני הישיבה.
3.

fashion

RareUK
small flower pinned to clothing for decoration
RareUK
פֶּרַח לַדֶּשׁ perakh ladesh
  • He wore a red rose as a buttonhole.הוא ענד ורד אדום כפרח לדש.

Verb

tr.
1.

conversation

US
detain someone in conversation against their will
US
  • He buttonholed me at the party to discuss politics.הוא תפס אותי לשיחה במסיבה כדי לדבר על פוליטיקה.
2.

sewing

make buttonholes in fabric
  • She learned how to buttonhole her new dress.היא למדה לעשות לולאות לכפתורים בשמלה החדשה שלה.
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Expressions with buttonhole: examples in English and translations in Hebrew

תֶּפֶר לּוּלָאָה
She used a buttonhole stitch to finish the edges.

Images of buttonhole

  • buttonhole: hole for fastening a button on clothes
    (clothing) לוּלְאַת כַּפְתּוֹר
  • buttonhole: small flower pinned to clothing for decoration
    (fashion) פֶּרַח לַדֶּשׁ

Synonyms and analogies of buttonhole in English

Examples of buttonhole in a sentence

  • The tailor expertly crafted each buttonhole by hand.
  • She dreaded the buttonhole at the party.
  • A buttonhole delayed him on his way out.
  • He chose a white lily for his buttonhole at the wedding.
  • The buttonhole added a touch of elegance to his suit.
  • She managed to buttonhole the CEO for a quick chat.

Translations of "buttonhole" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
לוּלָאָהnf. - lulaa

Each outfit required a different buttonhole to match the style perfectly.

כל תלבושת דרשה לולאה שונה להתאים את הסגנון בצורה מושלמת.

A missing buttonhole can ruin the look of an otherwise perfect garment.

חסר לולאה יכול להרוס את המראה של בגד מושלם אחרת.

She admired the intricate designs around each buttonhole of her blouse.

היא התפעלה מהעיצובים המורכבים סביב כל לולאה בבלוזה שלה.

My grandmother taught me how to sew a buttonhole properly.

סבתא שלי לימדה אותי איך לתפור לולאה כמו שצריך.

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Other translations for buttonhole:

  • חוֹר לְכַפְתּוֹרn.

buttonhole: Examples and translations in context

The wool sweater had a delicate buttonhole that needed extra care.

לסריג הצמר היה לולאה עדינה שנדרשה טיפול נוסף.

Each buttonhole on her dress was carefully sewn by hand.

כל לולאה בשמלה שלה נתפרה בקפידה ביד.

A well-made buttonhole can make a garment look much more expensive.

לולאה מתוצרת טובה יכולה להפוך את הבגד ליותר יקר במראה.

His shirt featured an unusual purple buttonhole, making it stand out.

לחולצה שלו הייתה לולאה סגולה בלתי רגילה, שגורמת לה לבלוט.

The designer added a unique shape to each buttonhole on the jacket.

המורה הוסיף צורה ייחודית לכל לולאה על הז'קט.

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