Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bone

Noun
/boʊn/
Definition
A porous, rigid tissue that constitutes the skeleton of vertebrates.
Examples
  • The doctor examined the patient’s broken bone.
  • She loves studying the structure of bones in her biology class.
  • Fish have bones that can sometimes be difficult to eat around.
Meaning
The hard structure that makes up the skeleton, providing support and protection for the body.
Synonyms
  • Osseous tissue
  • Skeleton
  • Framework