bone in her teeth

== English == === Alternative forms === bone in its teeth === Pronunciation === === Noun === bone in her teeth (colloquial, idiomatic) (of a boat or ship) A prominent bow wave (as a result of high speed). For quotations using this term, see Citations:bone in her teeth. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bone,‎ in,‎ her,‎ teeth.