noun

boning

BOH-nihng

noun

The process of removing bones from meat or fish.

"Boning a whole fish takes practice and a sharp knife."

The rigid strips built into a garment, such as a corset, to give it shape.

"The dress had boning sewn into the bodice for support."

How to Use Boning

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In plain EnglishTaking bones out of meat, or the stiff supports sewn into some garments.

bonings plural

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