buttons

Small round fasteners

Buttons is the plural of button—small fasteners on clothing, or knobs you press to operate machines and devices.

The word often appears in phrases: push someone's buttons means to provoke them deliberately, while cute as a button describes something small and appealing.

A buttons or Buttons is also a nickname for a hotel bellhop, from the rows of brass buttons on the traditional uniform.

fashion

blouse

Loose-fitting upper garment

cardiganFront-opening knitted garment
coatOuter garment or layer
shirtUpper body garment

waistcoat · cuff · collar · placket · double-breasted · single-breasted · mandarin · military · pearl · brass

fastener

snap

Sudden sharp sound

claspSecuring device that clicks
toggleTwo-position switch
shankLower leg segment

closure · rivet · grommet · eyelet · stud · cufflink · frog · loop · placket · facing

interface

click

Brief sharp noise

tapValve controlling liquid flow
pressApply force downward
toggleTwo-position switch

submit · radio · checkbox · dropdown · icon · widget · GUI · UX · input · navigation

control

push

Force something away

panelDistinct flat section
consoleComfort in distress
remoteDistant or controller

switch · dial · knob · keypad · reset · power · pause · play · stop · elevator

notions

thread

Fiber for stitching

needlePointed implement for sewing
thimblePitted cap for stitching
bobbinSmall cylindrical thread holder

pincushion · snaps · hook · eye · haberdashery · spare · replacement · card · jar · tin

collectible

pinback

Decorative fastener with clasp

campaignOrganized effort toward goal
politicalOf government matters
vintageQuality from past eras

antique · enamel · promotional · souvenir · commemorative · badge · pin · flair · slogan · punk

buttons

blouse

snap

click

push

thread

pinback

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