fil·let (f l t)n. 1. A narrow strip of ribbon or similar material, often worn as a headband. 2. also fi·let (f -l , fl )a. A strip or compact piece of boneless meat or fish, especially the beef tenderloin. b. A boneless strip of meat rolled and tied, as for roasting. 3. Architecture a. A thin flat molding used as separation between or ornamentation for larger moldings. b. A ridge between the indentations of a fluted column. 4. A narrow decorative line impressed onto the cover of a book. 5. Heraldry A narrow horizontal band placed in the lower fourth area of the chief. 6. Anatomy A loop-shaped band of fibers, such as the lemniscus. tr.v. fil·let·ed, fil·let·ing, fil·lets 1. To bind or decorate with or as if with a fillet. 2. also fi·let (f -l, fl) To slice, bone, or make into fillets.[Middle English filet, from Old French, diminutive of fil, thread, from Latin f  lum; see gwh- in Indo-European roots.] |
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