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   bone

   /bōn/

   noun

   • 1. any of the pieces of hard whitish tissue making up the skeleton in humans and other vertebrates: "his injuries included many broken bones"
   • ▪ a person's body: "he hauled his tired bones upright"
   • ▪ a corpse or skeleton: "the discovery of the bones of Richard III"
   • ▪ a bone of an animal with meat on it, used as food for people or dogs: "dogs yelping over a bone"
   • 2. the calcified material of which bones consist: "an earring of bone"
   • ▪ a substance similar to bone such as ivory, dentin, or whalebone.
   • ▪ a thing made of, or once made of, such a substance, for example a pair of dice.
   • ▪ the whitish color of bone: "the sandals she had dyed bone to match the small purse"
   • 3. the basic or essential framework of something: "you need to put some flesh on the bones of your idea"
   • 4. a penis. vulgar slang

   verb

   • 1. remove the bones from (meat or fish): "while the gumbo is simmering, bone the cooked chicken"
   • 2. study (a subject) intensively, typically in preparation for something: informal "she boned up on languages she had learned long ago and went back to New Guinea"
   • 3. have sex with (someone). vulgar slang US

   Word Origin Old Englishbān, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch been and German Bein.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › boneBone Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of BONE is one of the hard parts of the skeleton of a vertebrate. How to use bone in a sentence.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BoneBone - Wikipedia

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   A bone is a rigid organ that constitutes part of the skeleton in most vertebrate animals. Bones protect the various other organs of the body, produce red and white blood cells, store minerals, provide structure and support for the body, and enable mobility. Bones come in a variety of shapes and sizes and have complex internal and external ...

4. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 320444Bones: Types, structure, and function - Medical News Today

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   Jan 26, 2024 · Bones are living, active tissues that the body is constantly remodeling. Their functions include supporting body structure, protecting key organs, and enabling the body to...

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBONE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BONE definition: 1. any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame: 2. the bone in meat or…. Learn more.

6. www.britannica.com › science › bone-anatomyBone | Definition, Anatomy, & Composition | Britannica

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   Jul 16, 2024 · Bone, rigid body tissue consisting of cells embedded in an abundant hard intercellular material. Bone tissue makes up the individual bones of the skeletons of vertebrates. Its two principle components are collagen and calcium phosphate. Learn more about the composition and function of bone.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › boneBONE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. Anatomy, Zoology. one of the structures composing the skeleton of a vertebrate. the hard connective tissue forming the substance of the skeleton of most vertebrates, composed of a collagen-rich organic matrix impregnated with calcium, phosphate, and other minerals.

8. www.kenhub.com › en › libraryBones: Anatomy, function, types and clinical aspects | Kenhub

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   Oct 30, 2023 · Bone is a living, rigid tissue of the human body that makes up the body's skeletal system. Structure Cortical bone - outer layer Bone tissue (cancellous bone) - inner layers Medullary canal - contains either red (active) or yellow (inactive) bone marrow Types of bones Flat bones (e.g. skull bones)