Meaning of the word bone in English

What does bone mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bone

US /boʊn/

UK /boʊn/

any of the pieces of hard, whitish tissue making up the skeleton in humans and other vertebrates

Example:

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The dog buried a bone in the backyard.

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He broke a bone in his leg playing soccer.

Synonym:

skeletal structure osseous tissue

a material made from bone, used for making buttons, ornaments, etc.

Example:

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The knife handle was made of polished bone.

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She wore a necklace with small carved bone beads.

to remove the bones from (meat or fish) before cooking

Example:

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The chef carefully boned the fish before grilling it.

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It's easier to bone a chicken when it's raw.

Synonym:

debone fillet

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