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

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke