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thigh bone

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun thigh bone has 1 sense
  1. femur, thighbone, femoris - the longest and thickest bone of the human skeleton; extends from the pelvis to the knee
    --1 is a kind of leg bone
    --1 is a part of thigh
    --1 has parts: lateral condyle; medial condyle; trochanter

Definitions from the Web

Thigh Bone

Description:

The thigh bone, also known as the femur, is the longest and strongest bone in the human body. It is located in the upper leg, between the hip and the knee joint. The thigh bone plays a crucial role in providing support, stability, and mobility to the lower body.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun (Anatomy): The femur bone in the human body.

- Sample Sentence: The thigh bone is instrumental in walking and bears the weight of the entire body.

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2. Noun (Paleontology): Fossilized thigh bone of ancient creatures, often used to understand their morphology and behavior.

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3. Noun (Culinary): A meaty cut of poultry or game that includes the upper part of the leg.

- Sample Sentence: The roasted chicken was served with tender and juicy thigh bones.

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4. Adjective (Informal): Referring to something or someone popular or trendy.

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5. Adjective (Descriptive): Locally popular or predominant; specific to a particular region or locality.

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