noun
boning
BOH-nihng
Boning (noun) means the process of removing bones from meat or fish. Example: “Boning a whole fish takes practice and a sharp knife.”
noun
1
The process of removing bones from meat or fish.
"Boning a whole fish takes practice and a sharp knife."
2
The rigid strips built into a garment, such as a corset, to give it shape.
"The dress had boning sewn into the bodice for support."
How to use boning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTaking bones out of meat, or the stiff supports sewn into some garments.
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Rhymes for boning
honing
zoning
ironing
mooning
stoning
droning
phoning
cloning
spooning
reckoning
seasoning
poisoning
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Frequently asked questions
What does “boning” mean?
The word “boning” means the process of removing bones from meat or fish. In plain terms, taking bones out of meat, or the stiff supports sewn into some garments.
How do you pronounce “boning”?
“Boning” is pronounced BOH-nihng (/ˈboʊnɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “boning” in a sentence?
Here is “boning” used in a sentence: “Boning a whole fish takes practice and a sharp knife.”
What part of speech is “boning”?
“Boning” is a noun.
How many meanings does “boning” have?
“Boning” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of removing bones from meat or fish.
