Definitions

1. noun

the flesh of an animal, especially of a mammal or bird, used as food

“She bought some meat from the butcher to make dinner.”

2. noun

the main or most important part of something

“The meat of the problem is that it can’t be solved easily.”

3. verb

to remove the flesh from an animal

“The butcher meats the chicken to make chicken soup.”

4. verb

to make something more interesting or exciting

“The new plot twist meats the expectations of the audience.”