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BONES

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There are 11 meanings of the word Bones.

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Bones - as a noun

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
castanets11clappers14finger cymbals

Bones - as a verb

To prepare (meat, etc) by removing the bone or bones from.

To fertilize with bone.

To put whalebone into.

Example: "To bone stays"

To make level, using a particular procedure; to survey a level line.

Example: "Boning rod"

(usually of a man) to have sexual intercourse with.

(in aboriginal culture) to perform "bone pointing", a ritual that is intended to bring illness or even death to the victim.

(usually with "up") to study.

Example: "Bone up"

To polish boots to a shiny finish.

To apprehend, steal.

To sight along an object or set of objects to check whether they are level or in line.

Example Sentences

"She fell and broke her arm bones."
"The archaeologist discovered ancient bones buried in the desert."
"The doctor examined the patient's X-ray of his fractured bones."
"The chicken bones were left on the plate after dinner."
"They found skeletal remains with missing bones in the forest."
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Word Game Points

Is BONES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bones is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BONES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is BONES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bones is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BONES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is BONES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bones is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BONES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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