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Definition of fishbone

fishbone

/ˈfɪʃ.boʊn/
Plural:fishbones
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• noun

1

A bone or the entire skeletal structure of a fish.

Example

"She carefully removed a tiny fishbone from the grilled trout before serving it to her son."

2

A pattern, weave, or diagram consisting of parallel slanting lines that branch out from a central spine like the skeleton of a fish.

Example

"The wool coat featured a classic fishbone weave in shades of charcoal and gray."

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• adjective

1

Having a V-shaped or branching pattern that resembles the skeleton of a fish.

Example

"The engineer used a fishbone diagram to identify the root causes of the manufacturing defect."

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• Rhymes for fishbone

• Nearby Words

fishable
fishball
fishboat
fishbone
fishbowl
fishburger
fishcake

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