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buffet

(b/@/'f/eI/ )

a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
counter, sideboard

source: wordnet30
a meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves(noun.food)

source: wordnet30
usually inexpensive bar(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
snack bar, snack counter

source: wordnet30
A cupboard or set of shelves, either movable or fixed at one side of a room, for the display of plate, china, etc., a sideboard.(noun)

source: webster1913
A blow with the hand; a slap on the face; a cuff.(noun)

source: webster1913

strike against forcefully(verb.contact)

Example:
Winds buffeted the tent.

Synonym:
batter, knock about

source: wordnet30
strike, beat repeatedly(verb.contact)

Example:
The wind buffeted him.

Synonym:
buff

source: wordnet30
To strike with the hand or fist; to box; to beat; to cuff; to slap.(verb)

source: webster1913
To exercise or play at boxing; to strike; to smite; to strive; to contend.(verb)

source: webster1913

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