gristly

[gris-lee]

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adjective, gris·tli·er, gris·tli·est.

resembling or containing gristle; cartilaginous.

Origin of gristly

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at gristle, -y¹

Related formsgris·tli·ness, noun

Can be confusedgrisly gristly grizzled grizzly

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Related Words for gristly

fibrous, gangling, lanky, muscular, sinewy, spindly, tough, wiry, lank, spindling, threadlike, gristly, reedy, ropy

Examples from the Web for gristly

Historical Examples of gristly

Then separate the gristly part from the ribs in the line e, c; and help either from that or from the ribs, as may be chosen.
The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches,
Mary Eaton
There you are, old chap, only got a hole in your gristly lip.
Dick o' the Fens
George Manville Fenn
When the hides or skins are in the limed state, they are gristly and firm in texture.
Leather
K. J. Adcock
He then drew the fish on shore, and went up and told his wife to dress it and pull out the gristly part and cook it immediately.
Algic Researches, Comprising Inquiries Respecting the Mental Characteristics of the North American Indians, Vol. 2 of 2
Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
Cut off the gristly brisket, then separate it into sections.
Carving and Serving
Mrs. D. A. Lincoln