Definition of bones Bones

/bowˈnz/ - [bownz] -

We found 7 definitions of bones from 5 different sources.

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What does bones mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Singular: bone

bones - a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
  castanets, clappers, finger cymbals
  percussion instrument, percussive instrument a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • bones (Noun)
    Plural of bone.
  • bones (Noun)
    A percussive folk musical instrument played as a pair in one hand, often made from bovine ribs.
  • bones (Noun)
    The act of two fists meeting together in the manner equivalent to a high-five.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • bones
    The bones of a human being considered as a whole.

Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅

  • bones
    Dice.

Part of speech

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  • bones, verb, present, 3rd person singular of bone (infinitive).
  • bones, noun, plural of bone.

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bones in sign language
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