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

The process of removing bones from meat or fish.

"Boning a whole fish takes practice and a sharp knife."

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 notes

In plain EnglishTaking bones out of meat, or the stiff supports sewn into some garments.

Word forms

bonings plural

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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.