ETYM Old Eng. filet, felet, from Old Fren. filet thread, fillet of meat, dim. of fil a thread, from Latin filum. Related to Fille a row.
1. A boneless steak cut from the tenderloin of beef; SYN. filet.
2. A longitudinal slice or boned side of a fish; SYN. filet, fish fillet, fish filet.
3. A narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members; SYN. stopping.

1. To cut into filets, as of fish or meat; SYN. filet.
2. To decorate with a filet; SYN. filet.