bone
Pronunciation
/boʊn/

Definition & Meaning of "bone"in English

Bone
01

any of the hard pieces making up the skeleton in humans and some animals

bone definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
bones

What is a "bone"?

A bone is a hard, dense tissue that forms the structural framework of the body. It provides support, protection, and mobility for various body parts. Bones are made up of calcium, phosphorus, and other minerals, giving them strength and durability. They also contain bone marrow, where blood cells are produced. Bones come in various shapes and sizes and are interconnected to form the skeleton, which serves as the body's framework.

Examples
She twisted her ankle and felt a shooting pain in the bone.
1.1

a shade of white the color of bleached bones

bone definition and meaning
1.2

the porous calcified substance from which bones are made

to bone
01

remove the bones from

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
bone
3rd person singular
bones
Present participle
boning
Past simple
boned
Past participle
boned
02

study intensively, as before an exam

03

to remove the bones from meat, fish, or poultry, often to make it easier to cook or eat

01

consisting of or made up of bone

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
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