Dictionary Entry
bone
nounFind the meaning of the word bone, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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A hard, calcified tissue that forms the skeleton of most vertebrates.
Example Sentence
The doctor explained that the fracture was in the patient's tibia, a major bone in the lower leg.
Usage Note
Used to describe the hard structures that make up the skeleton of animals, or as a verb meaning to remove bones from meat.
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