GRISTLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Difficult to chew

Synonyms:

cartilaginous; gristly; rubbery

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

tough (resistant to cutting or chewing)

Derivation:

gristle (tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults)

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