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gristle

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Noun — Tough cartilage found in meat.

How to use gristle

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chewy gristle trim the gristle

Etymology

From Old English gristel, related to "grist" — the ground grain word — though the exact connection between the two is uncertain.

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What does “gristle” mean?

The word “gristle” means tough cartilage found in meat. In plain terms, the chewy, tough cartilage you sometimes find in a cut of meat.

How do you pronounce “gristle”?

“Gristle” is pronounced GRIH-suhl (/ˈɡɹɪsəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “gristle” in a sentence?

Here is “gristle” used in a sentence: “He cut around the gristle before eating the steak.”

What part of speech is “gristle”?

“Gristle” is a noun.

Where does the word “gristle” come from?

The word “gristle” comes from Old English. From Old English gristel, related to "grist" — the ground grain word — though the exact connection between the two is uncertain.

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