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