butterfly
//ˈbʌtərflaɪ//
Noun
butterflySingular
butterfliesPlural
1
A flying insect with large, often colorful wings and a slender body, which develops from a caterpillar.
A colorful butterfly landed on the flower.
2
A swimming stroke in which both arms move forward together over the water while the legs kick up and down.
She won the race swimming butterfly.
Synonym
Verb
1
To split something (especially meat or fish) almost in half and spread it out flat.
Butterfly the chicken breast before grilling it.