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business end
business endn. The part of a weapon or tool, usually at the front, that inflicts damage or performs work.business end n informal the part of a tool or weapon that does the work, as contrasted with the handle busi′ness end`
n. the front part or end of a tool, weapon, etc., with which the work is done or from which a missile is ejected. [1875–80] business end
the business end (of something)The functional part of an instrument, tool, or other object. These kids are reckless on the ice, so watch that you don't get hit with the business end of a hockey stick. My dad swung at the intruding squirrel with the business end of a broom.See also: business, endthe business end the part of a tool, weapon, etc. that carries out the object's particular function. informal 1936 Richmal Crompton Sweet William The business end of a geometrical compass was jabbed into Douglas's arm. See also: business, endthe ˈbusiness end (of something) (informal) the part of a tool, weapon, etc. that performs its particular function: Never pick up a knife by the business end.See also: business, endbusiness end verbSee business end of somethingSee also: business, end |