Bone Definition

bone
adjective
  1. consisting of or made up of bone; "a bony substance"; "the bony framework of the body"
noun
  1. rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
  2. the porous calcified substance from which bones are made
  3. a shade of white the color of bleached bones
verb
  1. study intensively, as before an exam; "I had to bone up on my Latin verbs before the final exam"
  2. remove the bones from; "bone the turkey before roasting it"

"Bone" in song lyrics

See how bone is used in real songs:

  • "Wants a description of the bone?!"
    3rd Bass — Herbalz in Your Mouth
  • "They say it ain't got a bad bone"
    69 Boyz — Kitty Kitty
  • "'til you can't moan, I'm touchin' ya bone"
    9th Prince — Honeycomb

Usage tips for "bone"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bone" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bone to find words that pair well.

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