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   bone

   /bəʊn/

   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"
   • ▪ one'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 fed to a dog: "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 or whalebone.
   • ▪ a thing made or formerly made of bone, such as a strip of stiffening for a foundation garment.
   • ▪ (in southern Africa) one of a set of carved dice or bones used by traditional healers in divination.
   • 3. the basic or essential framework of something: "you need to put some flesh on the bones of your idea"

   verb

   • 1. remove the bones from (meat or fish) before cooking, serving, or selling: "ask your butcher to bone the turkey for you"
   • 2. study (a subject) intensively, typically in preparation for something: informal "she boned up on languages she had learned long ago"
   • 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. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BoneBone - Wikipedia

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   A bone is a rigid organ [1] 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.

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

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   Sep 15, 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.

4. 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.

5. 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 move. Also, it is in...

6. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › bodyBones: Anatomy, Structure & Function - Cleveland Clinic

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   Overview. Healthcare providers usually classify bones based on their shape and size. What are bones? Bones are your body’s main form of structural support. They’re made of hard, strong tissue that gives your body its shape and helps you move. Your bones are like the frame under the walls of your home.