bone: signification et définitions

The dense, semirigid, porous, calcified connective tissue forming the major portion of the skeleton of most vertebrates. It consists of a dense organic matrix and an inorganic, mineral component.

Any of numerous anatomically distinct structures making up the skeleton of a vertebrate animal. There are more than 200 different bones in the human body.

A piece of bone.

The skeleton.

The body.

Mortal remains.

An animal structure or material, such as ivory, resembling bone.

Something made of bone or of material resembling bone, especially:

A piece of whalebone or similar material used as a corset stay.

Informal Dice.

The fundamental plan or design, as of the plot of a book.

Flat clappers made of bone or wood originally used by the end man in a minstrel show.

The end man in a minstrel show.

To remove the bones from.

To stiffen (a piece of clothing) with stays, as of whalebone.

bone up Informal To study intensely, usually at the last minute: boned up for the final exam.

bone of contention The subject of a dispute.

bone to pick Grounds for a complaint or dispute.