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bone-like

UK
/ˈbəʊn.laɪk/
US
/ˈboʊn.laɪk/

Translations

bone-likeadjective
UK
/ˈbəʊn.laɪk/
US
/ˈboʊn.laɪk/
Derived adjective meaning 'resembling bone'; typically used as a descriptive or attributive adjective.
The fossil had a bone-like texture.
Le fossile avait une texture osseuse.
Synonyms
bony
osseous
osteoid
ossified
skeletal
calcified
Antonyms
fleshy
soft
pliable
flexible
cartilaginous

Definitions

bone-likeadjective
Resembling bone in shape, texture, color, or structure.
The fossil had a bone-like texture.
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