fillet

/fˈɪlɪt/

/fəˈɫeɪ/

[noun] [verb]

Fillet

[NOUN]

a piece of boneless meat or fish cut from near the ribs of an animal

synonyms : filet

a narrow, rounded, or beveled strip or molding that is used to create a transition or decorative edge between two surfaces, such as at the meeting of walls and ceilings or at the corners of architectural elements

a narrow headband or strip of ribbon worn as a headband

synonyms : taenia

tenia

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

synonyms : stopping

a bundle of sensory nerve fibers going to the thalamus

synonyms : lemniscus

a longitudinal slice or boned side of a fish

synonyms : filet

fish filet

fish fillet

to fillet

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

cut into filets

synonyms : filet

decorate with a lace of geometric designs

synonyms : filet

Examples

1. The skinless tilapia fillets were pan-fried until crispy.

2. I prepared a delicious fillet of trout with a generous dollop of meunière butter on top.

3. Coat fish fillets with breadcrumbs and pan-fry them until they are golden and crispy.

4. The chef's special included a tender beef fillet served on a bed of creamy garlic mash.

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