gristly

Historical Examples

• 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