buttock

English

/ˈbʌtək/, /ˈbʌtək/

noun
Definitions
  • (usually) Each of the two large fleshy halves of the posterior part of the body between the base of the back, the perineum and the top of the legs.
  • The convexity of a ship behind, under the stern.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English buttok inherited from Old English buttuc (end, short piece of land, also, end piece, small piece of land) affix from English butt (cart, backside, buttocks, push, boundary mark, flatfish, type of cart, large cask, bottom).

Origin

English

butt

Gloss

cart, backside, buttocks, push, boundary mark, flatfish, type of cart, large cask, bottom

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

尻

Emoji
🛒

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