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gristle

/ˈɡrɪstəl/ noun · British & US
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What does gristle mean?

noun

A piece of tough, fibrous, or gristly tissue, especially in meat. A tough, fibrous part of a joint or a ligament.

Example

"The gristle in the chicken made it difficult to chew."

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