Definition of fillet
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a ribbon or narrow strip of material used especially as a headband
2a
: a thin narrow strip of material
b
: a piece or slice of boneless meat or fish
especially
: the tenderloin of beef
3a
: a concave junction formed where two surfaces meet (as at an angle)
b
: a strip that gives a rounded appearance to such a junction
also
: a strip to reinforce the corner where two surfaces meet
4
: a narrow flat architectural member:
a
: a flat molding separating others
b
: the space between two flutings (see flute entry 1 sense 3) in a shaft
fillet
verb
filleted; filleting; fillets
Definition of fillet (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of fillet was in the 14th century
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