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Definition of boneless

boneless

/ˈboʊn.ləs/
bone · less
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1

Having had the bones removed, especially with reference to cuts of meat, poultry, or fish prepared for cooking.

Example

"The recipe calls for four boneless chicken breasts seasoned with herbs and olive oil."

2

Lacking an internal skeleton or rigid supporting structure; extraordinarily flexible or limp.

Example

"An octopus can squeeze its boneless body through tiny crevices in the coral reef."

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• Rhymes for boneless

• Nearby Words

bonehead
boneheaded
boneheadedness
boneless
bonelessly
bonelike
bonemeal

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English bānlēas, formed from bān ('bone') and -lēas ('-less').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boneless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boneless
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