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1. Strike against forcefully
   "Winds buffeted the tent"
   - knock about, batter
    
2. Strike, beat repeatedly
   "The wind buffeted him"
   - buff

1. A piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
   - counter, sideboard
    
2. A meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves
    
3. Usually inexpensive bar
   - snack bar, snack counter

Derived forms: buffeting, buffeted, buffets

Type of: article of furniture, bar, furniture, hit, meal, piece of furniture, repast, strike

Part of: dining room, dining-room

Encyclopedia: Buffet