butterfly
noun
°A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring.
°The butterfly stroke.
verb
°To cut almost entirely in half and spread the halves apart, in a shape suggesting the wings of a butterfly.
°To cut strips of surgical tape or plasters into thin strips, and place across a gaping wound to close it.
synonyms: lep