Meaning ofbutterfliedin English

Verb

1. to spread apart in a wing-like shape; (food preparation)
   The chef carefully butterflied the shrimp before grilling.
2. to cut and spread open (an object, etc.); (surgical use)
   The surgeon had to butterfly the incision to repair the damaged tissue.
3. to close a wound with strips of tape (medical context)
   The nurse carefully butterflied the wound with small strips of tape.