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Boneless - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

boneless

/ˈboʊnləs/ /ˈbəʊnləs/

Definition:

Lacking bones; without a skeletal structure or removed bones.

Synonyms:

deboned, filleted, skinless

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

bony, boned

Common Collocations:

boneless chicken, boneless fish, boneless meat

Derivatives:

bonelessness, bonelessly

Usage Tips:

Use "boneless" to describe meat or fish with bones removed for easier cooking and eating.

Common Phrases:

boneless wonder, go boneless (slang for relaxing completely)

Etymology:

From Middle English "bonles," combining "bone" + "-less," meaning without bones.

Examples:

  • 1. She prefers boneless chicken for her stir-fry.
  • 2. The chef served a delicious boneless salmon fillet.
  • 3. Boneless wings are popular at sports bars.
  • 4. This recipe calls for boneless pork chops.

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