debone

verb

de·​bone (ˌ)dē-ˈbōn How to pronounce debone (audio)
deboned; deboning; debones

transitive verb

: bone
debone a roast
deboner noun

Examples of debone in a Sentence

Have the butcher debone the lamb for you.
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That glove gives you the ability to hang onto that quarter while deboning. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 28 Aug. 2025 The blade is made from highly-durable, extra-sharp steel, making skinning and deboning a breeze. — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025 However, are the bones in these little delicacies safe to eat, or do these tiny fish need to be deboned? — Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Apr. 2026 The chef serves her signature fish nearly whole with crackling skin and flaky flesh, but head off and skillfully deboned. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for debone

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of debone was in 1944

Rhymes for debone

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Browse Nearby Words

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“Debone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/debone. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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