bony

/baʊni/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or characterized by bones; bony structure or texture

“The old man’s bony fingers gripped the cane tightly.”

2. noun

a part of the human or animal body consisting of a bone or bones

“The doctor examined the patient’s bony knee.”

3. noun

a ridge or projection of bone on the inner surface of a tooth socket

“The dentist carefully examined the bony ridge surrounding the tooth.”

Synonyms

  • bone
  • osseous
  • skeletal

Antonyms

  • fleshy
  • meaty