filet

[fɪˈleɪ]

filet Definition

• 1. a boneless cut of meat or fish
• 2. a narrow strip of material, typically lace or silk, used for trimming or edging

Using filet: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "filet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'll have the filet mignon, please.

• Example

  She wore a dress with delicate lace filet trim.

• Example

  The salmon filet was cooked to perfection.

filet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for filet

• cut
• portion
• slab
• slice
• strip

Phrases with filet

• beef filet

  a cut of beef from the tenderloin

  Example

  The restaurant's signature dish is a beef filet served with truffle sauce.

• fish filet

  a boneless cut of fish

  Example

  The fish filet was seasoned with lemon and herbs.

• filet crochet

  a type of crochet that uses a small hook to create a delicate, lacy fabric

  Example

  She made a beautiful tablecloth using filet crochet.

Origins of filet

from Old French 'fillet', diminutive of 'fil', meaning 'thread'

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Summary: filet in Brief

The term 'filet' [fɪˈleɪ] refers to a boneless cut of meat or fish, such as filet mignon, or a narrow strip of material, typically lace or silk, used for trimming or edging. It can also refer to specific types of filets, such as beef filet or fish filet, and to the craft of filet crochet.