Associations to the word «Gristle»
Wiktionary
GRISTLE, noun. Cartilage; now especially: cartilage present, as a tough substance, in meat.
GRISTLE, noun. (figuratively) (from) (obsolete scientific theory) Bone not yet hardened by age and hard work.
Dictionary definition
GRISTLE, noun. Tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults.
Wise words
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite
surprised to be taken at his word.