/fiˈlɛt/ (fy-LET)

Definitions

1. noun

a small, usually thin, piece of meat, especially a tender cut from a fish or a piece of meat cut from a larger one

“The chef recommended a grilled filet mignon for dinner.”

2. noun

a small, delicate, or tender part of something, especially a piece of wood or a thread

“The filet of wood from the old tree was used to make a beautiful piece of furniture.”

3. noun

a section of a recording or a document, especially one that contains a specific piece of music or data

“The filet from the new album was a huge hit.”

4. verb

to make a filet, especially from a fish or a piece of meat

“The butcher filets the meat before serving it.”