What is the meaning of fillet?

noun

  • A boneless steak cut from the tenderloin of beef.
  • A longitudinal slice or boned side of a fish.
  • A bundle of sensory nerve fibers going to the thalamus.
  • A narrow headband or strip of ribbon worn as a headband.
  • Fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members.

verb

  • Decorate with a lace of geometric designs.
  • Cut into filets.
    • usage: "filet the fish"
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