1. a flying insect with large, often colorful wings
2. a swimming stroke performed on the stomach with both arms moving together

1. to cut food (especially meat or fish) almost in half and spread it open
Usage: cooking

Examples

• A colorful butterfly landed on the flower.
• She watched butterflies flutter around the garden.
• He swims the butterfly stroke very well.
• The swimmer won the 100-meter butterfly race.
• Butterfly the chicken breast before stuffing it.
• The chef butterflied the shrimp for faster cooking.