metal button

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metal
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈmet.əl/us
/ˈmet̬.əl/
a chemical element, such as iron or gold, or a mixture of such elements, such as steel, that is generally hard and strong, and through which electricity and heat ...
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button
noun[C]
uk
/ˈbʌt.ən/us
/ˈbʌt̬.ən/
a small, usually circular object used to fasten something, for example a shirt ...
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(Definition ofmetalandbuttonfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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I will just mention one, that is themetalbutton, which forms a considerable industry in itself.
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I consider that themetalbuttonon a battle dress today is quite unworthy of its place.
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The ivory button has disappeared, and themetalbuttonhas almost gone out, except in the very cheap trade.
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The style of its collar varies but it can be secured at the front either with ties or ametalbutton.
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The contestant can choose to push themetalbuttonand take the offer or close the cover and continue the game.
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Anodized buttons are being introduced for wear with garments for which gilding metal or white metal buttons are at present used.
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Male costumes were decorated only with metal buttons (knefle).
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It is a double-breasted, has two rows of six metal buttons and reaches the mid-calf.
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The coat worn is usually solid black with metal buttons, although solid navy is also seen.
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It uses metal buttons instead of normal plastic ones.
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The typical delia had short, loose, unsewn sleeves and metal buttons over the breast.
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It had six metal buttons at the front, and two decorative buttons at the back.
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Girls wear a white blouse with three metal buttons on the front, along with a white pleated knee-length skirt.
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Blazers are often made with metal buttons reflecting their origins in the sport of boating, though this is not necessarily a defining feature.
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The blouse has two breast pockets and seven metal buttons in total, two the shoulders, two on each pocket and three down the front.
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It was fastened by a single row of seven metal buttons.
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The housing has metal buttons which are synched to connect to the camera's controls.
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The elements of the costumes were attached with the help of metal buttons, rivets and decorated with eyelets.
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