buffet

Definitions

1. 1noun

   A cupboard or set of shelves, either movable or fixed at one side of a room, for the display of plate, china, etc., a sideboard.

2. 2noun

   A counter for refreshments; a restaurant at a railroad station, or place of public gathering.

3. 3intransitive verb

   A blow with the hand; a slap on the face; a cuff.

4. 4intransitive verb

   A blow from any source, or that which affects like a blow, as the violence of winds or waves; a stroke; an adverse action; an affliction; a trial; adversity.

5. 5intransitive verb

   A small stool; a stool for a buffet or counter.

6. 6transitive verb

   To strike with the hand or fist; to box; to beat; to cuff; to slap.

7. 7transitive verb

   To affect as with blows; to strike repeatedly; to strive with or contend against; as, to buffet the billows.

8. 8transitive verb

   To deaden the sound of (bells) by muffling the clapper.

9. 9intransitive verb

   To exercise or play at boxing; to strike; to smite; to strive; to contend.

10. 10intransitive verb

    To make one's way by blows or struggling.

11. 11noun

    a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers

    Synonyms

    countersideboard
12. 12noun

    usually inexpensive bar

13. 13noun

    a meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves

14. 14verb

    strike, beat repeatedly

    "The wind buffeted him"

    Synonyms

    buff
15. 15verb

    strike against forcefully

    "Winds buffeted the tent"

    Synonyms

    batter