Synonyms for gristle
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Cartilage; now especially: cartilage present, as a tough substance, in meat.
Forms
- Plural
- gristles → cartilages…
Example sentences
- cartilage The outer part of the ear is made of cartilage.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| gristle | rising | |
| cartilage | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- cartilage3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (cartilage3 = 3 syllables).