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bones

/boʊnz/noun1 syllable

Bones means: (used in the plural) 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.

Synonyms for bones5

noun, as in (used in the plural) 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

also used for bones

fist bump, props

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What does bones mean?1

noun

1

(used in the plural) 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

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with bones?13

two syllables

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Bones in a sentence

  • A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.Adelpa
  • Catherine has small bones, so she will not have problems with wisdom teeth.Ahha
  • Remember, exercise helps strengthen your muscles and bones.Amastan
  • With osteoporosis, there isn't much calcium in the bones.Miktsoanit
  • The dog ate the fish, bones, tail and all.CK
  • Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.CK
  • Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.Hautis
  • One of these days, you will break your bones if you are not careful.Eldad

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