business end

n. 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, end

the 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, end

the 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, end

business end

verbSee business end of somethingSee also: business, end

单词	business end
释义	business end business end n. 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, end the 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, end the 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, end business end verbSee business end of somethingSee also: business, end
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