Definitions

1. noun

a long thin piece of meat, especially fish or poultry, cut from a larger piece

“The chef expertly filleted the salmon and served it with a side of vegetables.”

2. verb

to cut or remove the bones and skin from a fish or other animal, especially in order to prepare it for cooking

“She filleted the chicken for the salad.”

3. verb

to remove the outer layer or covering of something

“The gardener filleted the tree to make way for new growth.”