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skeleton Definition and Meaning in English (skeleton definition)

noun
Synonyms:frameframeworkbone structure
Quick Answer • Definition

Skeleton definition: The skeleton is the internal framework of bones that supports and protects the body of an animal or human.

Definitions of Skeleton

  1. 1noun

    The skeleton is the internal framework of bones that supports and protects the body of an animal or human.

  2. 2noun

    A skeleton can also refer to the basic supporting framework or structure of an object, building, or plan.

  3. 3noun(informal)

    Informally, a skeleton can describe a person who is extremely thin, often due to illness or starvation.

Example Sentences

scientific

“The human skeleton consists of 206 bones.”

“They found the complete skeleton of an ancient dinosaur.”

“After the fire, only the skeleton of the building remained.”

Synonyms

frameframeworkbone structurecarcass

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Inflected Word Forms

adjectiveskeletal
adverbskeletally

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

skeleton in the closetidiom

A shameful or embarrassing secret from the past that someone wants to keep hidden.

skeleton staffcollocation

The minimum number of employees needed to keep an organization or service operating.

a mere skeletonexpression

Someone or something that is extremely thin or reduced to its basic framework.

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Skeleton definition: The skeleton is the internal framework of bones that supports and protects the body of an animal or human.
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'Skeleton' translates to 'skeleton' in English. Skeleton definition: The skeleton is the internal framework of bones that supports and protects the body of an animal or human.
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