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Vocabulary Entry
bones
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The rigid organs that make up the skeleton of vertebrates; the hard tissue that forms the structure of vertebrates.
Example Sentences
"The dog buried its bones in the backyard."
"The archaeologists discovered ancient bones in the cave."
"Calcium is essential for maintaining strong bones."
V
verb
To remove the bones from meat or fish.
Example Sentences
"She spent the evening boning the chicken for dinner."
"He will bone the fish before grilling it."
"It's easier to bone the meat when it's slightly frozen."