Boneless

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • Without bones; wanting bones: as, “his boneless gums,”
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • adjective. Without bones.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • adjective. Without bones, especially as pertaining to meat or poultry prepared for eating.
  • adjective. Lacking strength, courage, or resolve; spineless.
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  • adjective. being without a bone or bones
  • Word Usage
    "To writhe his body about in boneless contortions for her amusement — “I dance for ladies” — and break off his exhibition in a fit of giggles."
    Equivalent
    boned  deboned  
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