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bony
adjective as in of or like bone
Example Sentences
The olive green freshwater reptile has a distinct bony crest at the back of its head - by some estimates, it can grow up to 3m or nearly 10ft.
They compared this to a remarkable new specimen of Pachystropheus, known as 'Annie', that contains hundreds of bones from several individuals, as well as evidence of sharks, bony fish, and even terrestrial dinosaurs.
His bony frame was so frail, yet his grip was so strong as he shook hands and patted backs and embraced all who approached.
Until recently, scientists were unsure if these various bony headgear evolved independently in each ruminant group or from a shared common ancestor.
His bony ankles going into sneakers without socks.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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