Associations to the word «Gristle»

Wiktionary

GRISTLE, noun. Cartilage; now especially: cartilage present, as a tough substance, in meat.
GRISTLE, noun. (figuratively) (from) (obsolete scientific theory) Bone not yet hardened by age and hard work.

Dictionary definition

GRISTLE, noun. Tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy