noun

1. a narrow band worn around the head as to hold the hair in place
2. a thin strip or band
3. fairing
4. Archit.
   1. a flat, square molding separating other moldings
   2. a narrow band between two flutings in a column
5. Bookbinding an ornamental line impressed on a book cover
6. Cooking
   1. a lean, boneless piece of meat
   2. a flat, boneless slice cut lengthwise from the side of a fish

Etymology: ME filet < OFr, dim. of fil: see file

transitive verb

1. to bind or decorate with a band, molding, etc.
2. to bone and slice (meat or fish)