Vocabulary Entry

osteal

|verb • adjective

verb

To obtain or take something unlawfully, particularly something valuable.

Example Sentences

"The thief tried to osteal a diamond from the jewelry store."

"They were caught attempting to osteal a bike from the park."

"It's illegal to osteal items from another person's property."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The osteal structure of the animal was remarkable."

"She studied osteal tissue under the microscope."

"Osteal elements are critical in understanding bone diseases."