Synonyms

rawboned

American

[raw-bohnd] / ˈrɔˈboʊnd /

adjective

having little flesh, especially on a large-boned frame; gaunt.

rawboned British

/ ˈrɔːˈbəʊnd /

adjective

having a lean bony physique

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Etymology

Origin of rawboned

First recorded in 1585–95; raw + boned

Example Sentences

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Rawboned President Conant, now 46, has proved a cautious, canny administrator.

From Time Magazine Archive

Rawboned youngsters begin locking noseguards in the second grade.

From Time Magazine Archive

Rawboned Byron Nelson of Fort Worth won the U. S. Open, Western Open, North-South Open, Massachusetts Open, Phoenix Open, never finished out of the money in any golf tournament he entered in 1939.

From Time Magazine Archive

Rawboned, hot-eyed men lifted clasped hands high in prayer.

From Time Magazine Archive

A shambling, awkward figure, Rawboned, tall and slim, And his schaps and togs in general Jist looked like they'd fell on him.

From Uncle Josh's Punkin Centre Stories by Stewart, Cal

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