bone Synonyms
Another word for bone
• noun (Context 1)
The hard, dense connective tissue of which a vertebrate skeleton is composed, or a similar hard substance such as ivory or whalebone.
"Archaeologists uncovered ancient sewing needles carved from animal ossein."
• noun (Context 2)
The fundamental structure, framework, or essential core of something, such as a literary work, plan, or argument (usually used in the plural).
"She sketched out the bare bones of her research proposal before writing the full draft."
• verb (Context 3)
To remove the bones from a piece of meat, poultry, or fish before cooking or serving.
"The chef carefully boned the trout before pan-searing the fillets."
• noun (Context 4)
A pale off-white or greyish-yellow shade resembling the natural color of dried bone.
"The ceramic vase was finished in a matte glaze of soft off-white."
• adjective (Context 5)
Having a pale, off-white or yellowish-white color resembling that of dried skeletal bone.
"The interior designer chose a warm off-white paint for the living room walls."
• verb (Context 6)
To study or review a subject intensively, typically in preparation for an examination or meeting (usually followed by 'up').
"He spent the weekend boning up on international trade law before the conference."
• verb (Context 7)
To stiffen a garment, such as a corset or bodice, by inserting strips of whalebone, metal, or rigid plastic.
"The costume designer boned the historical bodice to give it a structured silhouette."