buttonhole

Fastener's narrow opening

A buttonhole is a small slit in fabric through which a button passes to fasten a garment.

As a verb, to buttonhole someone is to detain them in conversation, often against their will—as if grabbing them by a coat buttonhole to keep them from leaving: He buttonholed me at the party and talked for an hour about his divorce.

garment

lapel

Jacket's front fold

jacketSleeved upper-body covering
blazerSemiformal tailored jacket
suitMatched formal garments

coat · waistcoat · vest · shirt · cuff · placket · facing · collar · overcoat · cardigan

accost

corner

Meeting point of edges

waylayIntercept to confront
detainHold in custody
interceptSeize en route

collar · accost · catch · trap · grab · ambush · importune · pounce · confront · stop

opening

slit

Narrow elongated opening

slotNarrow slit for insertion
apertureAdjustable optical inlet
eyeletSmall reinforced hole

perforation · loop · gap · cut · incision · vent · fastening · closure

tailoring

stitch

Thread loop in fabric

threadFiber for stitching
needlePointed implement for sewing
sewingCraft with needle and thread

bespoke · tailor · seamstress · alterations · fitting · fabric · craftsmanship · sartorial · reinforcement · binding

floral

corsage

Wearable formal occasion flowers

carnationRuffled, fragrant cut flower
roseStood up, or fragrant bloom
orchidShowy tropical flower

daisy · bloom · petal · florist · arrangement · gardenia · spray · stem · pin · wedding

persuade

lobby

Entryway or influence-seeking

cajolePersuade through flattery
entreatPlead urgently with someone
pleadAsk urgently or formally

urge · press · convince · bend someone's ear · harangue · lecture · bore · talk at · monopolize · ramble

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