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Meaning of fillet
A fillet is a long, thin, boneless piece of meat, especially beef or fish.
Etymology of fillet
The word "fillet" comes from the Old French word "filet", which is derived from the Latin word "filum", meaning "thread" or "string".
Historically, the term "fillet" was used to describe a thin strip of material, such as a thread or a string, and was later applied to a boneless cut of meat.
Synonyms
strip
slice
cutlet
steak
chop
slab
piece
portion
section
cut
slice
chunk
wedge
slab
chunk
segment
fragment
part
division
fraction
wedge
shard
splinter
fragment
snippet
scrap
shard
sliver
piece
cutting
slice
fillet
cut
chop
slice
slab
strip
loin
rib
sirloin
tenderloin
roast
cutlet
steak
chop
shank
haunch
Definitions
- A boneless cut of meat, typically long and thin in shape.
- * A thin strip of material, such as wood or metal, used to reinforce or decorate something.
- * In architecture, a fillet is a narrow, flat molding, especially one that is used to separate or cover the junction of two surfaces.
Usage Examples
- The chef carefully cut a fillet of salmon for the main course.
- * The carpenter used a fillet of wood to reinforce the joint.
- * The architect designed a fillet molding to separate the two surfaces of the wall.