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rawboned


raw·boned

adj \ˈrȯ-ˌbōnd\

Definition of RAWBONED

: relatively thin with prominent bone structure; also : heavy-framed and rugged but not attractively built
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Examples of RAWBONED

  1. He was tall and rawboned.

First Known Use of RAWBONED

1591

Rhymes with RAWBONED

cologned, earth-toned, high-toned, pre-owned, rhinestoned, two-toned

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