boneless

American

[bohn-luhs] / ˈboʊn ləs /

adjective

without bones.
having had the bones removed.
floppy, as if lacking bones.

Example Sentences

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Chicken cutlet starts with either a boneless chicken thigh or a boneless chicken breast that’s covered with cling wrap and pounded to even thickness.

From Salon

At Buffalo Wild Wings, a boneless chicken wing doesn’t need to come from a wing, a judge ruled.

From The Wall Street Journal

You can choose knots, quarters, halves, boneless breasts — marinated or not, with the marinated versions being a bit more forgiving.

From Salon

One solo showcases Patrick Gamble, the newest company member, who displays his impressive ability to appear almost boneless and liquid.

From The Wall Street Journal

Menu listings for boneless wings, tenders and other portions have grown 29%.

From The Wall Street Journal

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