Filleting

/fɪˈlɛtɪŋ/ noun, verb (present participle)

Definition

The process of removing bones from fish or meat to create boneless pieces.

Etymology

Present participle of 'fillet,' formed by adding '-ing' to the verb stem, maintaining the single 't' before the suffix in standard English.

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Restaurant chefs develop incredible muscle memory for filleting—some can do it in seconds with their eyes closed, showing how repetition rewires your brain for precise movements.

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