bone

/bəʉn/noun

The hard material, built mainly from calcium phosphate and collagen, that forms the skeletons of most animals with backbones.

Example sentence

“He broke a bone in his wrist while skateboarding.”

Idiom-rich: a "bone of contention" is a running dispute, and to "make no bones about" something is to be completely open about it.

Related words

heartThe organ in your chest that pumps blood around your body, long regarded as the source of feelings.muscleThe body tissue that tightens and relaxes to make animals and people move.stomachThe organ inside the body where food is held and broken down after being swallowed.exercisePhysical activity done to keep the body, and sometimes the mind, strong and healthy.injuryPhysical harm done to the body of a person or animal.healthyIn good physical condition; free from illness.