Synonyms for bones


Grammar : Noun
Spell : bohn
Phonetic Transcription : boÊŠn


Définition of bones

Origin :
  • plural of bone (n.). As a colloquial way to say "dice," it is attested from late 14c. As a nickname for a surgeon, it dates to 1887, short for sawbones. To make bones about something (mid-15c.) refers to bones found in soup, etc., as an obstacle to being swallowed. To feel something in one's bones "have a presentiment" is 1867, American English.
  • noun piece of animate skeleton
Example sentences :
  • It is a happy man who has divined the leisure of eternity, so he feels it, like what you say, 'in his bones.'
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • They now state they are only horses' bones, and not men's, as first stated.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • There's no good to mortal creature i' the bones or blood of her!
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • And now, through flesh and bones that vengeful weapon grinds!
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 6, May 7, 1870 » by Various
  • Strain the liquid from the veal and bones and remove the fat.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • The bones of lamb are pink, while those of mutton are white.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Remove the meat from the bones and cut it into small pieces.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Then cut it off where the ends of the bones are attached to the joint.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Let us see, old bag of bones; let us see what it is that you have under your arm!
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • So instead of burning them, we buried them, that is, the bones.
  • Extract from : « The Penance of Magdalena and Other Tales of the California Missions » by J. Smeaton Chase

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