verbπShareTo prepare (meat, etc) by removing the bone or bones from."The chef boned the chicken before stuffing it with herbs and vegetables. "foodanimalprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fertilize with bone."The gardener boned the soil with bone meal to enrich it for the tomatoes. "agricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put whalebone into."to bone stays"materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make level, using a particular procedure; to survey a level line."boning rod"technicalbuildingarchitecturejobindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(usually of a man) To have sexual intercourse with.sexactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(in Aboriginal culture) To perform "bone pointing", a ritual that is intended to bring illness or even death to the victim."The elder was asked if he believed the sorcerer had truly boned the sick man, causing his sudden decline. "cultureritualreligionmythologysupernaturalcursetraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(usually with "up") To study."bone up"educationlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo polish boots to a shiny finish."Before the school dance, John boned his shoes to make them shine. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apprehend, steal."Someone boned my lunch from the office refrigerator today. "policeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sight along an object or set of objects to check whether they are level or in line."The carpenter boned the fence posts carefully to make sure they were all in a straight line before attaching the fence panels. "technicalbuildingpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(in combination) Having some specific type of bone."The paleontologist described the newly discovered fossil as thick-boned, suggesting the animal was quite large and robust. "bodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf computer-generated animations: based on models with simulated bones or joints."The video game character's movements were incredibly realistic, thanks to the sophisticated boned animation system. "technologycomputingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareBeset with unfortunate circumstances that seem difficult or impossible to overcome; in imminent danger."After forgetting to study for the final exam and oversleeping, Sarah felt completely boned. "situationnegativeconditionsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareBroken."After the heavy rain, the old wooden fence was completely boned. "conditionnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf meat or fish, having had the bones removed before cooking."My mom prefers to buy boned chicken breasts because they are easier and faster to cook. "foodfishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf a garment such as a corset or basque, fitted with bones."The bride's boned bodice gave her a sleek, hourglass figure. "wearstylebodyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving the legs straightened during a trick"The skateboarder landed the kickflip, but it wasn't very stylish; his legs were all boned out at the end. "sporttechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading