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Fillet Definition & Meaning

fillet
noun
  1. a boneless steak cut from the tenderloin of beef
  2. a longitudinal slice or boned side of a fish
  3. a bundle of sensory nerve fibers going to the thalamus
  4. a narrow headband or strip of ribbon worn as a headband
  5. fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
verb
  1. decorate with a lace of geometric designs
  2. cut into filets; "filet the fish"

"Fillet" in song lyrics

See how fillet is used in real songs:

  • "No sausage hhere we like fish fillet"
    Vast Aire — Take Two
  • "salmon fillet"
    AOL — AOL
  • "calories in a fish fillet"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does fillet mean?
a boneless steak cut from the tenderloin of beef a longitudinal slice or boned side of a fish a bundle of sensory nerve fibers going to the thalamus a narrow headband or strip of ribbon worn as a headband fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members decorate with a lace of geometric designs cut into filets; "filet the fish"
What part of speech is fillet?
Fillet is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does fillet have?
Fillet has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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