Bones: meaning, definitions and examples

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bones

 

[ boสŠnz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

human anatomy

The hard, rigid connective tissue that forms the skeleton of humans and other vertebrates. Bones support and protect the various organs of the body, produce red and white blood cells, store minerals, and enable mobility.

Synonyms

framework, skeleton, structure

Examples of usage

  • Bones provide structure and support for the body.
  • The skull protects the brain from injury.
  • The bones in the legs allow us to walk and run.
Context #2 | Noun

cooking

The hard part of an animal's body that provides structure and flavor to dishes when cooked. Bones are often used to make broth or stock.

Synonyms

carcass, remains, skeleton

Examples of usage

  • The chef simmered the bones to make a rich broth.
  • Bone marrow adds richness and depth of flavor to soups.

Translations

Translations of the word "bones" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ossos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคกเฅเคกเคฟเคฏเคพเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Knochen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tulang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั–ัั‚ะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koล›ci

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ชจ (ใปใญ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท os

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ huesos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kemikler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ผˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุธุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kosti

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kosti

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ชจๅคด (gว”tou)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kosti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bein

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฏะนะตะบั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผmรผklษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ huesos

Etymology

The word 'bones' originated from Old English 'ban,' which meant 'bone' or 'tusk.' The term evolved over time to become 'bones' in Middle English. Bones have been essential for human survival, providing structure, protection, and mobility throughout history. In various cultures, bones have been used for rituals, tools, and even musical instruments. Today, the study of bones, known as osteology, is crucial in fields such as medicine, anthropology, and archaeology.

See also: bone, boneless, bony, debone, deboned.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,393, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.