Bony Meaning

/ˈbəʊni/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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adjResembling, having the appearance or consistence of, or relating to bone; osseous.

adjFull of bones.

This fish is bony and it is not easy to bone it.
I ruin everything I get my bony hands on.
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fat
CEFR Practice Quiz
The old man’s ____ fingers gripped the walking stick tightly as he climbed.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The fish was very ____, so I had to eat it very carefully today.

From Middle English bony, equivalent to bone + -y.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The old man’s ____ fingers gripped the walking stick tightly as he climbed.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The fish was very ____, so I had to eat it very carefully today.

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