Rawboned: meaning, definitions and examples
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rawboned
[ หrษหหboสnd ]
physical appearance
Rawboned refers to someone who is lean, tall, and muscular, often with prominent bones. This term implies a lack of excess flesh or fat, leading to a gaunt or skeletal appearance. It can be used to describe animals as well, suggesting a robust, sinewy build. The term is often employed in regional dialects to emphasize the ruggedness or toughness of an individual.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was a rawboned cowboy, toughened by years on the range.
- The rawboned hound raced through the fields with ease.
- She had a rawboned elegance that made her stand out in a crowd.
Translations
Translations of the word "rawboned" in other languages:
๐ต๐น magro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคเคพเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช dรผrr
๐ฎ๐ฉ kurus
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพััะธััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ chudy
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฉใใ
๐ซ๐ท maigre
๐ช๐ธ flaco
๐น๐ท zayฤฑf
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุญูู
๐จ๐ฟ hubenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ chudรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฆ้ชจๅฆๆด
๐ธ๐ฎ suhi
๐ฎ๐ธ beinagr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัาฃััะบะต
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nazik
๐ฒ๐ฝ flaco
Etymology
The term 'rawboned' is derived from the combination of 'raw' and 'boned'. The word 'raw' in this context refers to something being unrefined, natural, or lacking in fat, while 'boned' relates to the structure of the skeletal system. The usage of 'raw' to denote something in its most basic form has been present in the English language for centuries, tracing back to Old English. The specific use of the term 'rawboned' began appearing in literature in the 19th century, especially in rural and colloquial contexts to depict individuals, typically in agrarian societies, who are physically strong but not heavy in stature. This term has preserved its regional charm and is most often found in American English.