Phrase Hound found 304 phrases and 149 compound words that contain bone. The most common are listed below. Open bone in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 304
- bone marrowThe fatty vascular tissue that fills the cavities of bones, being the place where new blood cells are produced.
- bone densityA measure of the amount of mineral in bones, used to estimate the risk of osteoporosis or fractures owing to bone loss.
- point the boneTo place a curse on another person by pointing a bone at that person; to curse by performing a magic ritual.
- bone chinaan English form of porcelain made from clay mixed with bone ash
- bone of contentionSomething that continues to be disputed; something on which no agreement can be reached.
- hip boneOne of two roughly symmetrical parts of the skeleton, each composed of the fused iliac, ischial, and pubic bones, that together form the sides of the pelvis.
- bone lossA reduction in the volume, strength, or density of bone.
- close to the bonePenetrating and relatable, to the point of causing discomfort.
- funny boneThe ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingling sensation.
- bone to pickA disagreeable matter to settle with somebody.
- bone dryAlternative form of bone-dry.
- bone folderA dull-edged hand tool used to fold and crease material in crafts.
- flesh and boneSynonym of flesh and blood: Consisting of flesh, blood, and other substances associated with animals or humans.
- skin and boneAlternative form of skin and bones: A person or an animal that is emaciated or very thin, as from lack of nutrition.
- Bone mass
- calf boneThe smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, the fibula.
- Bone mineral
- heel boneThe large bone making up the heel of the human foot.
- bone mealGround bones used as a slow-release fertilizer, especially for bulbs.
- temporal boneEither of two compound bones that collectively make up the sides and base of the skull.
- bone cancerA disease in which abnormal cells multiply without control in the bones.
- cuttlefish boneThe calcareous, oval-shaped internal shell of a cuttlefish (order Sepiida), originally used in powdered form as an antacid and for absorbing moisture or polishing objects, and now chiefly as a dietary supplement for cage birds.
- T-boneA T-bone steak.
- oracle boneA piece of turtle shell or bone used for divination during the late Shang dynasty of China.
- falling off the boneOf cooked meat; very tender so that it does not remain attached to the bone.
Compound words 149
- backboneThe series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.
- bonyResembling, having the appearance or consistence of, or relating to bone; osseous.
- bonelessWithout bones, especially as pertaining to meat or poultry prepared for eating.
- herringboneA bone of a herring.
- fishboneA bone from a fish.
- bareboneA very lean person, especially one whose bones show through the skin.
- jawboneThe bone of the lower jaw; the mandible.
- wishboneA forked bone between the neck and breast of a bird consisting chiefly of the two clavicles fused at their median or lower end, regarded as a lucky charm in some countries.
- breastboneThe central narrow bone in the front of the chest, connecting the collarbone and the top ribs.
- cheekboneThe small prominent bone of the cheek.