Definition

The process of taking bones out of fish or meat, often done to prepare it for cooking.

Example

The chef is skilled at boning fish to make it easier to eat.

Conversation

I watched a cooking show where they talked about boning fish.

Oh really? That sounds interesting!

Yeah, they made it look so easy but I bet it takes practice to master boning.

Definitely! I wouldn't want to mess it up and waste the fish.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To remove the bones from meat or fish.

Example

She is boning the chicken to prepare it for cooking.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever tried boning a chicken yourself?

No, I haven’t, but I’ve seen videos of it online.

It's actually not that hard once you get the hang of boning it right.

Root Explanation

The word 'boning' originates from the Old English 'bān', meaning bone. It refers to the process of removing bones from meat or fish, or the act of shaping something to resemble a bone.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bān' which means bone, and remember that 'boning' involves the process of dealing with bones, like removing them from meat.

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