Definition of 'bone'

Noun

1. rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
      Synonyms: os
2. the porous calcified substance from which bones are made
      Synonyms: osseous tissue
3. a shade of white the color of bleached bones
      Synonyms: ivory pearl off-white

Verb

1. study intensively, as before an exam; "I had to bone up on my Latin verbs before the final exam"
      Synonyms: cram grind away drum bone up swot get up mug up swot up
2. remove the bones from; "bone the turkey before roasting it"
      Synonyms: debone

Adjective

1. consisting of or made up of bone; "a bony substance"; "the bony framework of the body"

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