1. a boneless cut of meat or fish
2. a narrow band or strip, especially one used as a decorative border or architectural element
Usage: also spelled fillet

1. to remove the bones from meat or fish

Examples

• She ordered a filet of salmon for dinner.
• The butcher prepared a filet mignon for the special occasion.
• The architect added a decorative filet between the columns.
• He learned how to filet a fish at cooking school.
• The restaurant serves filet of beef with seasonal vegetables.