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Butterflied

To cut (food) almost entirely in half and spread the halves apart, in a shape suggesting the wings of a butterfly.

📖 Definitions of "Butterflied"

verb
  1. 1

    To cut (food) almost entirely in half and spread the halves apart, in a shape suggesting the wings of a butterfly.

    "Butterfly the chicken before you grill it."

  2. 2

    To cut strips of surgical tape or plasters into thin strips, and place across (a gaping wound) to close it.

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