Fillet Definition

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

Usage tips for "fillet"

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