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boneless

American  
[bohn-luhs] / ˈboʊn ləs /

adjective

  1. without bones.

  2. having had the bones removed.

  3. floppy, as if lacking bones.


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But McLaren, who lives near the coast in North Ayrshire, believes there is more to the brainless, heartless and boneless invertebrates than people might think.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

For a more classic grilled centerpiece, 44 Farms’ 16-ounce prime boneless ribeyes are rich, well-marbled and substantial enough to anchor the whole meal.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

Menu offerings for boneless items like tenders and wings rose 29% over that period, the Journal reported.

From MarketWatch Jun. 16, 2026

Chicken cutlet starts with either a boneless chicken thigh or a boneless chicken breast that’s covered with cling wrap and pounded to even thickness.

From Salon Feb. 26, 2026

They looked like drowned feet, swollen and boneless, except for the color.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

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