# butterflying

Pronunciation: US say "BUT-ur-fly-ing" /ˈbʌ.ɾɚ.flaɪ.ɪŋ/; say "BUT-uh-fly-ing" UK /ˈbʌ.tə.flaɪ.ɪŋ/, AUS /ˈbʌ.tə(ɹ).flaɪ.ɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of butterfly. — present participle and gerund of butterfly
   - Simple: Present participle of butterfly. Use this form for an action happening now, or as a noun for the action itself.
   - _The chef was butterflying a leg of lamb for the holiday roast._
   - _Butterflying the fish lets the marinade reach every part of the flesh._

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