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fishbone

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun fishbone has 1 sense
  1. fishbone - a bone of a fish
    --1 is a kind of
    bone, os
    --1 is a part of fish

Definitions from the Web

Fishbone

Definition

A fishbone refers to the skeletal structure of a fish, typically composed of both the backbone and ribs. It is commonly used for various purposes, including culinary, medical, and arts and crafts.

Senses

  • Noun - Anatomy

    In anatomy, the fishbone is the central bony structure (backbone) found in most fish species, providing support to the body.

    Example Sentence

    The archaeologists discovered fishbones from prehistoric species at the excavation site.

  • Noun - Culinary

    A fishbone in culinary terms refers to the skeletal structure of a fish, often discarded before cooking or used to make stocks and soups.

    Example Sentence

    Be careful while eating the fish to avoid swallowing any fishbones.

  • Noun - Arts and Crafts

    In arts and crafts, fishbones can be used as a creative material for making jewelry, decorations, or even as a tool for bone carving.

    Example Sentence

    The artist crafted a beautiful necklace using fishbones and beads.

  • Noun - Medical

    In medical terms, a fishbone refers to an object or foreign body, typically a bone, lodged within the throat or gastrointestinal system.

    Example Sentence

    She accidentally swallowed a fishbone, and it got stuck in her esophagus.

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