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bony

UK
/ˈbəʊni/
US
/ˈboʊni/

Translations

bonyadjective
bonier
Comp.
boniest
Super.
UK
/ˈbəʊni/
US
/ˈboʊni/
décharnéPour une personne ou un animal très maigre, avec les os saillants.
The stray dog was bony and in need of a good meal.
Le chien errant était décharné et avait besoin d’un bon repas.
osseuxQui ressemble à un os ou présente des os saillants.
The bony structure of the skeleton was clearly visible.
La structure osseuse du squelette était clairement visible.
Additional translations
arêteuxSurtout pour le poisson ou la viande, quand il y a beaucoup de petites arêtes ou d’os.
Synonyms
gaunt
skinny
thin
scrawny
emaciated
slender
lean
lanky
Antonyms
plump
fat
chubby
corpulent

Definitions

bonyadjective
Resembling or consisting of bone; having prominent bones.
The bony structure of the skeleton was clearly visible.
Very thin or skinny, with bones that are noticeable.
The stray dog was bony and in need of a good meal.
Containing many small bones; full of bones (especially said of meat or fish).
He picked around the bony pieces of the fish to avoid choking hazards.
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