Definition
- (verb) To cut (food) almost entirely in half and spread the halves apart, in a shape suggesting the wings of a butterfly. “Butterfly the chicken before you grill it.”
- (verb) To cut strips of surgical tape or plasters into thin strips, and place across (a gaping wound) to close it.
Word stats
- Butterflying contains 12 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 9 consonant(s).
- It uses 11 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 3.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 21.
Words you can build
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Word neighbours
Other 12-letter words
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- abolitionist
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Words starting with BUT
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- buts
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- buttercup
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Frequently asked questions
What does Butterflying mean?
To cut (food) almost entirely in half and spread the halves apart, in a shape suggesting the wings of a butterfly.
How many letters are in Butterflying?
Butterflying has 12 letters.
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