DCHP-3

butt-end

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1n.

the thickest part of a felled tree or of a log, being that part of the erect tree nearest the roots.

Quotations

1832
The great bulk of wood exported is in the shape of huge trees reduced by hewing, until the sides form right angles with each other, and tapering from the but-end to the top, both of which are also cut across at right angles with the sides.
1955
The bear sniffed all along the log until he came to the butt end
2n. — Hockey

a jab or thrust with the handle end of a hockey stick.

Quotations

1963
Blair told Ted O'Connor to hand No. 11 of the Swedish national team a butt-end.
1965
Nobody ever gave you a better butt-end.