A rigid organ that constitutes part of the vertebrate skeleton, providing structure and support to the body. The X-ray showed a fracture in the bone of his arm.
A piece of bone, especially one that is part of a skeleton or a fragment of a bone. The dog chewed on a bone it found in the backyard.
The essence or core of something, often used in the phrase 'to the bone'. The cold wind chilled him to the bone.
A small, flat piece of material used in games, such as dominoes. He placed the last bone on the table, winning the game of dominoes.
(usually plural "bones", slang) Dice used in games of chance. He rolled the bones and hoped for a seven.