buffet

Meanings

• a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
• a meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves
• usually inexpensive bar
• strike against forcefully
  • "Winds buffeted the tent"
• strike, beat repeatedly
  • "The wind buffeted him"

Synonyms

batter, buff, counter, knock about, sideboard, snack bar, snack counter