filet - strip - slice - piece - cut - portion - segment - section - tenderloin - steak - medallion - escalope - loin - chop - rib - ribeye - sirloin - flank - shank - cutlet - slab - wedge - morsel - tidbit - chunk - bit - fragment - part - division - tranche - stripling - sliver - shaving
A fillet (or filet) is a cut of fish or meat that has been deboned. It is commonly used in culinary contexts and is known for its tenderness due to the lack of bones, making it a popular choice for various dishes. Filleting also involves the process of removing the skin and shaping the meat into a desirable cut.