Bones
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bəʊnz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bones is a noun meaning plural of bone.
Meaning
plural of bone.
More Meanings
- A percussive folk musical instrument played as a pair in one hand, often made from bovine ribs.
- Dice for gambling.
- (informal) Synonym of fist bump.
- (plural only) The framework or foundation of something.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bone
Example Sentences
The house don't fall when the bones are good.
Synonyms for bones
Depending on context, synonyms include props, castanets, maraca, clappers.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include castanets, maraca, clappers, feet, apples, edges.
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