1. the process of removing bones from meat or fish
2. thin strips of whalebone, steel, or plastic used to stiffen corsets or other garments

1. present participle of bone: removing bones from meat or fish
2. present participle of bone: stiffening a garment with strips of bone, steel, or plastic

Examples

• The chef demonstrated proper boning techniques for the whole chicken.
• Boning a fish requires a sharp, flexible knife.
• The corset’s boning provided structure and support.
• She spent hours boning the salmon for the dinner party.
• The dress required careful boning to maintain its shape.
• Modern boning is usually made of plastic rather than whalebone.
• He’s boning the turkey before stuffing it.