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English noun: buffet | |||
| 1. | buffet (artifact) a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers | ||
| Synonyms | counter, sideboard | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | article of furniture, furniture, piece of furniture | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | cellaret, credence, credenza, minibar | ||
| Part holonym | drawer, shelf | ||
| Part meronym | dining room, dining-room | ||
| 2. | buffet (food) a meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | meal, repast | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | smorgasbord | ||
| 3. | buffet (artifact) usually inexpensive bar | ||
| Synonyms | snack bar, snack counter | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | bar | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | commissary, milk bar | ||
English verb: buffet | |||
| 1. | buffet (contact) strike against forcefully | ||
| Samples | Winds buffeted the tent. | ||
| Synonyms | batter, knock about | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | strike | ||
| 2. | buffet (contact) strike, beat repeatedly | ||
| Samples | The wind buffeted him. | ||
| Synonyms | buff | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | hit | ||
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