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filleting

Pronunciation: [fɪˈleɪ.tɪŋ]

Word

Context: "cooking"

(verb) to cut fish or meat away from the bones. When you fillet a fish, you take off the meat in one piece so it can be cooked and eaten easily.

Example

She is filleting the salmon for dinner tonight.

Example

He didn't fillet the fish properly, so there were still bones in it.

Example

Can you show me how to fillet a fish?

Context: "food preparation"

(noun) a piece of meat or fish that has been cut away from the bones. A fillet is often very tender and is ready to be cooked or eaten without much hassle.

Example

The restaurant served a delicious fillet of beef with a side of vegetables.

Example

The fillet did not taste fresh, and I didn't enjoy my meal.

Example

What kind of fillet do you want for dinner?

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