bone (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /boʊn/
Definition
A hard, calcified connective tissue forming the skeleton of most vertebrates.
Examples
The dinosaur's fossilized bone was remarkably well-preserved.
She broke a bone in her arm after falling off her bike.
The vet examined the dog's bone to ensure it was safe to chew.
How to Use bone
- bone of contention (idiom)
- A subject or issue that causes disagreement. — "The ownership of the land was the bone of contention."
- bone up on (phrasal verb)
- To study something intensely, especially to prepare for a test or exam. — "I need to bone up on my history before the final exam."
- make no bones about (idiom)
- To state something clearly and directly, without hesitation. — "She made no bones about her disapproval of the proposal."
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