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Definition bony in British English

bony adjective

adjective
/ˈbəʊni/
1

a bony part of the body is so thin that the shape of the bones can be seen

Example

bony fingers

Synonyms and related words
thin skinny underweight
2

made mainly from bone

Example

the bony plates that protect a crocodile's body

Synonyms and related words
anatomical anatomy antler
3

fish that is bony has a lot of bones in it, making it difficult to eat

Synonyms and related words
boneless bony flyblown
Definition bony in British English