Filet (Verb)
Meaning 1
Decorate with a lace of geometric designs.
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The intricate needlework filets the delicate edges of the antique handkerchief with a lace of interlocking diamonds.
- The filets in the window's arch create a delicate yet striking visual contrast when sunlight filters through.
- Her elegant evening gown's neckline was fileted with a dainty lace border that caught everyone's eye.
- Intricate wooden filets framed the art studio's windows and entrance, distinguishing the structure from the surrounding buildings.
- The artist excelled at decorating fabrics with a technique known as fileting to create exquisite pieces of wearable art.
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Meaning 2
Cut into filets; "filet the fish".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Filet the fish to cook it evenly on the grill.
- Carefully filet the salmon, taking care not to waste any meat.
- When preparing the meal, don't forget to filet the chicken breasts first.
- To start, filet the tilapia and place it in a baking dish.
- Expert chefs can filet a delicate sole in under a minute.