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
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