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Vocabulary Entry
butte
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A butte is an isolated hill with steep, often vertical sides and a flat top.
Example Sentences
"The hiker was amazed by the towering butte that loomed over the valley."
"We took a photograph of the butte against the vibrant sunset."
"The landscape was dotted with several buttes, creating a stunning vista."
V
verb
To butte means to elevate or raise to a level; however, this usage is extremely rare.
Example Sentences
"They planned to butte the surrounding terrain for better visibility."
"The workers were instructed to butte the area before the construction began."
"In the farming community, they often butted the fields to manage water flow."