“But” or “Butt”

but b·AH·t

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

butt b·AH·t

• nounthick end of the handle.
• nounthe part of a plant from which the roots spring or the part of a stalk or trunk nearest the roots.
• nouna victim of ridicule or pranks.
• nouna large cask (especially one holding a volume equivalent to 2 hogsheads or 126 gallons).
• nounthe small unused part of something (especially the end of a cigarette that is left after smoking).
• verbto strike, thrust or shove against.
• verbplace end to end without overlapping.