Fishbone

/ˈfɪʃ.boʊn/
noun

A thin, pointed bone found in the body of a fish.

He carefully removed the fishbone from his throat.
Visual representation of "fishbone" - A thin, pointed bone found in the body of a fish.

Often appears as...

  • removed fishbone
  • found a fishbone

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Neutral

General

noun

A diagram used in quality management to identify potential causes of problems.

We used a fishbone diagram to analyze the reasons for the project's delays.
Visual representation of "fishbone" - A diagram used in quality management to identify potential causes of problems.

Often appears as...

  • created a fishbone
  • illustrated with a fishbone

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

noun

A thin, pointed bone found in the body of a fish.

He carefully removed the fishbone from his throat.
Visual representation of "fishbone" - A thin, pointed bone found in the body of a fish.

Often appears as...

  • removed fishbone
  • found a fishbone

Usage tips

Neutral

General

noun

A diagram used in quality management to identify potential causes of problems.

We used a fishbone diagram to analyze the reasons for the project's delays.
Visual representation of "fishbone" - A diagram used in quality management to identify potential causes of problems.

Often appears as...

  • created a fishbone
  • illustrated with a fishbone

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "fishbone"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Anatomical

Understanding anatomical terms can enhance your comprehension of biology.

Fish have many bones that are different from larger animals.
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Practical cooking

When preparing fish, be careful with the fishbones to avoid choking.

Chefs must be skilled at deboning fish before serving.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphorical use

In business, a 'fishbone diagram' helps in problem-solving.

Using fishbone diagrams can clarify complex issues.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Anatomical

Understanding anatomical terms can enhance your comprehension of biology.

Fish have many bones that are different from larger animals.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Practical cooking

When preparing fish, be careful with the fishbones to avoid choking.

Chefs must be skilled at deboning fish before serving.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphorical use

In business, a 'fishbone diagram' helps in problem-solving.

Using fishbone diagrams can clarify complex issues.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Anatomical

Understanding anatomical terms can enhance your comprehension of biology.

Fish have many bones that are different from larger animals.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Practical cooking

When preparing fish, be careful with the fishbones to avoid choking.

Chefs must be skilled at deboning fish before serving.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphorical use

In business, a 'fishbone diagram' helps in problem-solving.

Using fishbone diagrams can clarify complex issues.
Visual representation of the word "Fishbone"

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