noun. ['ˈbʌtənˌhoʊl'] a hole through which buttons are pushed.
1. Noun, singular or mass The second buttonhole should line up with the first button hole. 2. Adjective Frog closures can be used on any type of garment in place of a traditional button and buttonhole closure.
verb. ['ˈbʌtənˌhoʊl'] detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors.
