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
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
flaccid
fleshless
gelatinous
headless
inert