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innards Definition

in·nards (inərdz)

  1. the internal organs of the body; viscera; entrails
  2. the inner parts of anything

Etymology: altered < inwards

innards Usage Examples

Preposition: of

computer: I have learned more than I ever wished about the innards of a computer ( or three ).

Converse of object

  • reveal: Remove these and you can take the whole top off revealing the simple innards.
  • remove: Fridge - A restored gasoline pump that has had its innards removed and replaced by ( you guessed it!

Adjective modifier

own: If they really did cost anywhere near that much, then I'd happily eat my own innards!

Noun used with modifier

  • fish: There is even a very strong sauce called liquamen made from boiled fish innards.
  • paper: It is made of very thick Spanish leather and forms a shape around the paper innards that is special to look at.

Browse dictionary entries near innards

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  2. inmost
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  5. inly
  6. inlier
  7. inlet
  8. inlay
  9. inlander
  10. Inland Sea
  1. innate
  2. inner
  3. inner circle
  4. inner city
  5. inner-directed
  6. inner ear
  7. Inner Hebrides
  8. Inner Light
  9. inner man
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