business end
1business end — n the business end (of sth) informal the end of a tool or weapon that does the work or causes the damage ▪ the business end of a gun …
2business end — n. Informal the end or part of a tool, weapon, etc. most directly involved in carrying out the device s function …
3business end — noun : the end at, from, or through which a thing s function is fulfilled the business end of the broom * * * noun the business end informal : the part of a tool, weapon, or instrument that is used most directly for the object s purpose the… …
4business end — N SING: usu N of n The business end of a tool or weapon is the end of it which does the work or causes damage rather than the end that you hold. [INFORMAL] ...the business end of a vacuum cleaner …
5business end — the front part or end of a tool, weapon, etc., with which the work is done or from which a missile is ejected, as opposed to the handle or butt: the business end of a revolver; the business end of a screwdriver. [1875 80] * * * …
6business end — noun the business end (of sth) informal the end of a tool or weapon that does the work or causes the damage: the business end of a gun …
7business end — noun Date: 1878 the end with, from, or through which a thing s function is fulfilled < the business end of a revolver > …
8business end — The end or part which is the effectively operating one. ♣ He sat down on the business end of a drawing pin …
9business end — noun The part of a tool or other similar item, that is physically used for its operation, rather than the part which is held. The business end of a hammer is known as the head …
10Business end — dangerous part of something: the business end of a snake …
