Definitions

1. noun

any of the hard, calcified tissues in the skeleton of a vertebrate animal, serving to support the body, protect internal organs, and facilitate movement

“She broke her leg and had to have several bones set.”

2. verb

to take away the flesh from (an animal), typically with the intention of cooking it

“He will bone a chicken for dinner tonight.”

3. verb

to remove the seeds or pith from (a fruit or vegetable)

“She boned the pineapple to make a fruit salad.”

4. verb

to make (a hole or a cavity) in something, typically with a sharp object

“He boned the wood to make a decorative frame.”