butt end

• A extremidade mais grossa ou romba de um objeto, especialmente o cabo de uma ferramenta ou arma, ou a parte restante de um cigarro após ser fumado.

The thicker or blunt end of an object, especially the handle end of a tool or weapon, or the remaining part of a cigarette after it has been smoked.

1. Thicker end of an objectB2formal

   The thicker, heavier, or blunt end of a tool, weapon, or object.

   Extremidade grossa

   • He held the rifle by the butt end.
   • The butt end of the hammer is used for heavy strikes.
   • She tapped the nail with the butt end of the screwdriver.

2. Remaining part of a cigaretteB1informal

   The leftover part of a cigarette after it has been smoked.

   Bituca de cigarro

   • He stubbed out the cigarette butt end in the ashtray.
   • The street was littered with cigarette butt ends.
   • She carefully disposed of the butt end in the bin.