Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

filleting

verb
/fɪˈlɛtɪŋ/
Definition
The process of removing the flesh from the bones of a fish or meat.
Examples
  • She is filleting the trout for dinner.
  • After filleting the chicken, he marinated it overnight.
  • The chef demonstrated how to properly fillet a salmon.
Meaning
Filleting refers to the technique used in cooking to create fillets, which are boneless pieces of meat or fish that are ready to be cooked or served.
Synonyms
  • boning
  • deboning
  • trimming