Definition & Bedeutung von "button"

Button

SUBSTANTIV

Knopf

a small, round object, usually made of plastic or metal, sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together

What is a "button"?

A button is a small, often round or square-shaped, fastener used to secure two pieces of fabric together. It typically has a flat or slightly convex surface, with a small hole in the center that a thread can be passed through to attach it to the garment. Buttons are commonly made of materials such as plastic, metal, or natural materials like wood or shell, and can have a wide range of decorative designs or be plain and functional. They can be found on a variety of clothing items, from shirts and jackets to pants and skirts, and can be used for practical purposes or as a decorative element.

Example

The dress has decorative buttons along the neckline.

He carefully fastened the buttons on his shirt.

She added colorful buttons to her backpack for decoration.

Taste, Knopf

a small area or part of a machine or electronic device, which when pressed starts working

Example

Buttons are everywhere in our gadgets, like phones and TV remotes.

Buttons feel different when you press them, so you know if you 've done something.

When you press a button, it makes things happen, like turning on a light or starting a game.

Taste, Knopf

a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism

Schaltfläche, Taste

a small area on a digital screen that when clicked or tapped does something specific, such as an install button

Taste, Klitora

a female sexual organ homologous to the penis

Abzeichen, Knopf

a round flat badge displaying information and suitable for pinning onto a garment

Knopf, Blütenknopf

any of various plant parts that resemble buttons

Dealer-Button, Marker des Dealers

(in poker) a small disc or marker that indicates the player who is currently serving as the dealer for the hand

What is the "button"?

The button is a disc or marker placed in front of the player who is acting as the dealer in poker games like Texas hold 'em and Omaha. The player with the button is typically the last to act in the betting rounds, which gives them an advantage in making decisions based on the actions of other players. The button rotates clockwise after each hand, so every player has a chance to be in the dealer position. This ensures fairness by giving everyone the opportunity to act last during different hands.

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VERB

zuknöpfen, knopf schließen

to close and secure clothing by attaching the parts that hold it together