filet

filets

Definitions of filet
  1. noun
    a longitudinal slice or boned side of a fish
    synonyms: fillet, fish filet, fish fillet
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    type of:
    piece, slice
    a serving that has been cut from a larger portion
  2. noun
    a boneless steak cut from the tenderloin of beef
    synonyms: fillet
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    types:
    Chateaubriand
    a very thick center cut of beef tenderloin
    tournedos
    thick steak cut from the beef tenderloin
    filet mignon
    small steak cut from the thick end of a beef tenderloin
    type of:
    beefsteak
    a beef steak usually cooked by broiling
  3. verb
    cut into filets
    “filet the fish”
    synonyms: fillet
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    type of:
    carve, cut up
    cut to pieces
  4. noun
    lace having a square mesh
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    type of:
    lace
    a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns
  5. verb
    decorate with a lace of geometric designs
    synonyms: fillet
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    type of:
    adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament
    make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
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