Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

raw-boned

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.87 in modern English

Syllables
raw-boned
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Not plump or muscular; thin so that the outline of bones may be seen; gaunt.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

more raw-boned (comparative) most raw-boned (superlative)

Synonyms

bare-boned

Questions

What does raw-boned mean?
Not plump or muscular; thin so that the outline of bones may be seen; gaunt.

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