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  2. /gristle

gristle

UK/'grisl/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

Cartilage, especially the tough, chewy tissue found in meat

软骨;(肉中的)软骨组织

Root Breakdown

Native English
gristleother
=gristle

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The chef trimmed away the gristle before serving the meat.

  • 2.

    You should remove gristle from the meat to improve its tenderness.

  • 3.

    The butcher separated the meat from the gristle with a sharp knife.

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