# buttoning

Pronunciation: say "BUT-uhn-ing" /ˈbʌt.n̩.ɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of button. — present participle and gerund of button
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of button. Use this form for the action happening now or as the name of the action.
   - _She stood by the door, buttoning her coat slowly._
   - _Buttoning a stiff new shirt can be surprisingly difficult._

## Noun

2. A fastening made with buttons, like the row that closes a shirt or coat.
   - Simple: The way a piece of clothing is closed using buttons.
   - _The dress featured an elaborate buttoning running along the back._
   - _A worn buttoning made the old shirt hard to fasten._

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