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cuttlebone
This term refers specifically to the internal skeletal structure of the cuttlefish. In a biological sense, it serves as a buoyancy organ, but in common parlance, it is most frequently associated with avian care. It carries a utilitarian connotation, viewed as a tool for maintenance rather than a biological specimen.
Because it is a physical object that can be counted as individual units, it follows standard English pluralization rules. There are no irregular grammatical properties or restrictive countability constraints associated with this noun.
Meanings
Examples
The cuttlefish uses its cuttlebone to regulate buoyancy in the water.
Does this bird need a cuttlebone for extra calcium?
The porous structure of the cuttlebone allows the animal to adjust its depth.
I wonder if the bird likes this brand of cuttlebone.
The biologist pointed to the white cuttlebone found on the beach.
A cuttlebone is essentially an internal shell made of aragonite.
A cuttlebone is essentially an internal shell made of aragonite.