Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for bone

bone

noun as in piece of animate skeleton

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Hartuv, who says she had multiple broken bones and was stabbed 12 times, eventually walked nearly a mile for help.

To go with a dodgy knee, the Yorkshireman had his shoulder bone chipped by a Gillespie bouncer.

Read more on BBC

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a chronic inflammation or infection of the gums and the bone that supports the teeth.

Read more on Science Daily

Conditions such as osteoporosis and arthritis can lead to weakened muscles, fragile bones and unstable joints as well as balance issues.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

“I have lived my entire career as a life of service and it’s in my bones.”

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement