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Vocabulary Entry
fishbone
|noun • verb • adjective
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noun
A fishbone is a bone from the skeleton of a fish, often associated with culinary contexts.
Example Sentences
"Be careful when eating the fish; there might be a fishbone left in it."
"The child found a fishbone on the beach while digging in the sand."
"She used a fishbone as an example of how delicate some structures in nature can be."
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verb
To fishbone means to remove the bones from a fish, typically before cooking or serving.
Example Sentences
"Please fishbone the fillets before grilling them."
"I learned how to fishbone a trout during my cooking class."
"He carefully fishboned the fish, ensuring not to damage the flesh."
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adjective
Fishbone can describe something that resembles or has the characteristics of a fishbone, often used metaphorically.
Example Sentences
"The necklace had a fishbone pattern that was both unique and striking."
"Her hair was styled in a fishbone braid that looked intricate."
"The architectural design featured fishbone motifs throughout the building."