- Composed of or containing gristle.
- Resembling gristle.
gristly
Dictionary:
gris·tly (grĭs'lē)  |
adj., -tli·er, -tli·est.
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IN BRIEF: adj. - Difficult to chew.
Tutor's tip: A "grizzly" (a type of bear) might cause "grisly" (horrible) devastation if it runs through a campsite. Note: "gristly" describes meat that is very tough.
| WordNet: gristly |
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The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
difficult to chew
Synonyms: cartilaginous, rubbery
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