buffet

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n

1. blow, box, Inf. clip, cuff, poke, jab, dab, pat; thwack, slap, strike. See blow (def.1).

2. shock, concussion, shaking, jolt, jar; collision, clash, crash, bang. -—v.

3. slap, punch, hit, Inf. clout, Inf. buff, Sl. slug, Sl. bash, rap; beat, pound, thump, thrash, Inf. wallop.

4. push, shove, thrust, butt, bunt; knock, brush, jostle, bump, ram, bang, hit, disturb.

5. contend against, clash, conflict with, struggle against; fight, battle, give or do battle, joust; brawl, feud, come to blows; pommel, beat, beat into the ground, batter.

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n

1. sideboard, cabinet, cupboard, closet, locker, bureau.

2. lunch stand, stand, counter, shelf, table, board; cafeteria, lunchroom, snack bar, automat.

adj

3. smorgasbord, potluck; mixed bag, assorted; help-yourself, do-it-yourself.