Gristle Meaning in English
word
ˈɡɹɪsəɫ
GRIS-uhl
ɡɹˈɪsəl
GRIS-uhl
Definition
A tough, chewy part of meat that is made of cartilage and is usually not eaten.
Usage & Nuances
'Gristle' is always used for food/meat. It is uncountable: 'some gristle,' not 'a gristle.' Often mentioned when describing disappointment with texture. Similar words: 'cartilage' (scientific/biological), but 'gristle' is used only in food contexts.
Spanish: cartílagoPortuguese (BR): cartilagem (na carne)Portuguese (PT): cartilagem (na carne)Chinese (Simplified): 软骨Chinese (Traditional): 軟骨Hindi: उपास्थिArabic: غضروفBengali: কার্টিলেজ (মাংসের জিগার) - গ্রীসাল (স্থানীয় শব্দ)Russian: хрящ (в пище)Japanese: 軟骨（なんこつ）Vietnamese: sụn (trong thịt)Korean: 연골 (고기)Turkish: kıkırdak (et parçası)Urdu: کرکرا حصہ (گوشت)Indonesian: tulang rawan (pada daging)
Example Sentences
I don't like gristle in my steak.
basic
Chewing gristle is very difficult.
basic
There was some gristle in the chicken.
basic
Ugh, I just bit into a piece of gristle!
natural
Some people actually enjoy the texture of gristle.
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If you don't want gristle, ask for a lean cut.
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