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meat
/miːt/
In its primary sense, the word refers to animal tissue as sustenance. While technically inclusive of all animal flesh, in common usage it often excludes fish and seafood, which are categorized separately in culinary contexts. When used metaphorically, it describes the 'substance' or 'core' of an idea. It implies a contrast between superficial fluff (the introduction or packaging) and the dense, valuable information that provides actual utility or weight to a discussion.
Uncountable when referring to animal flesh as a general food category ('I don't eat meat'). Countable when discussing specific types or varieties of meat available at a butcher ('The shop sells a wide range of cured meats').