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Meaning of the word fillet in English

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fillet

US /ˈfɪl.ɪt/
UK /ˈfɪl.ɪt/
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Noun

1.

a boneless cut of meat or fish

Example:
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She ordered a salmon fillet for dinner.
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The butcher prepared a tender beef fillet.
Synonym:
lointenderloincutlet
2.

a narrow strip of material, especially one used as a headband or for binding hair

Example:
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She wore a golden fillet in her hair.
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The ancient priest wore a white linen fillet.
Synonym:
bandribbonheadband

Verb

1.

remove the bones from (a fish or meat)

Example:
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The chef expertly filleted the fish.
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It's easier to cook chicken once you fillet it.
Synonym:
deboneslicetrim
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