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1 (noun) in the sense of bones

Definition

the hard framework of bones that supports and protects the organs and muscles of the body

a human skeleton

Synonyms

bones

bare bones

2 (noun) in the sense of frame

Definition

the essential framework of any structure

Only skeletons of buildings remained in the area.

Synonyms

frame

He supplied housebuilders with modern timber frames.

shell

The solid feel of the car's shell is impressive.

framework

wooden shelves on a steel framework

basic structure

3 (noun) in the sense of plan

Definition

an outline consisting of bare essentials

a skeleton of policy guidelines

Synonyms

plan

Draw a plan of the garden.

structure

frame

draft

I rewrote his first draft.

outline

an outline of a plan to reduce the country's national debt

framework

within the framework of federal regulations

sketch

I had a basic sketch of a plan.

abstract

blueprint

The documents contain a blueprint for a nuclear device.

main points

(modifier) in the sense of minimum

Definition

reduced to a minimum

Only a skeleton staff remains to see anyone interested around the site.

Synonyms

minimum

reduced

minimal

essential

单词	skeleton
释义	Trends of skeleton View usage for: skeleton (skelɪtən) Word forms: plural skeletons 1. countable noun Your skeleton is the framework of bones in your body. ...a human skeleton. Synonyms: bones, bare bones More Synonyms of skeleton 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] A skeleton staff is the smallest number of staff necessary in order to run an organization or service. Only a skeleton staff remains to show anyone interested around the site. 3. countable noun The skeleton of something such as a building or a plan is its basic framework. Only skeletons of buildings remained. [+ of] ...a skeleton of policy guidelines. Synonyms: plan, structure, frame, draft More Synonyms of skeleton 4. See a skeleton in the cupboard More Synonyms of skeleton skeleton in British English (ˈskɛlɪtən) noun 1. a hard framework consisting of inorganic material that supports and protects the soft parts of an animal's body and provides attachment for muscles: may be internal (an endoskeleton), as in vertebrates, or external (an exoskeleton), as in arthropods See also endoskeleton, exoskeleton 2. informal a very thin emaciated person or animal 3. the essential framework of any structure, such as a building or leaf, that supports or determines the shape of the rest of the structure 4. a small sleigh for racing over a frozen track, steered by the rider by movements of the head and shoulders 5. a winter sport in which a rider races down a frozen track on a skeleton sleigh 6. an outline consisting of bare essentials the skeleton of a novel 7. (modifier) US and Canadian reduced to a minimum a skeleton staff 8. skeleton in the cupboard Derived forms skeletal (ˈskeletal) adjective skeletally (ˈskeletally) adverb skeleton-like (ˈskeleton-ˌlike) adjective Word origin C16: via New Latin from Greek: something desiccated, from skellein to dry up skeleton in American English (ˈskɛlətən) noun 1. the hard framework of an animal body, supporting the tissues and protecting the organs; specif., all the bones collectively, or the bony framework, of a human being or other vertebrate animal 2. anything like a skeleton in any of various ways a. a very lean or emaciated person or animal b. a supporting framework, as of a ship c. an outline or preliminary sketch, as of a novel d. the meager or devitalized remains of something adjective 3. of or like a skeleton; specif., of, or having the nature of, the main or essential outline, framework, etc. a skeleton plan 4. greatly reduced a skeleton force Idioms: skeleton at the feast skeleton in the closet Derived forms skeletal (ˈskeletal) (ˈskɛlətəl) adjective Word origin ModL < Gr < skeleton (sōma), dried (body), mummy < skeletos, dried up, akin to sklēros, dry, hard < IE base (s)kel- > shallow More idioms containing skeleton have a skeleton in the closet Image of skeleton © 3DMI, Shutterstock Examples of 'skeleton' in a sentence skeleton Your story needs a plot as much as your body needs a skeleton. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The skeletons of grand buildings haunt the graveyard that once was a bustling neighbourhood. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Tube trains were empty and offices were running on a skeleton staff. Times, Sunday Times (2012) No skeletons in the closet at all? The Sun (2013) Other images show skeletons made of light. The Sun (2011) It included references to evolution and the structure of the human skeleton. Times, Sunday Times (2015) There are no skeletons in the cupboard on this. Times, Sunday Times (2007) What was it like the first time she tried skeleton bob? Times, Sunday Times (2006) Adding little bits of metal to my skeleton structure. Times, Sunday Times (2009) They had a skeleton theatre staff for emergencies and there was no spare theatre space. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The skeleton of the building lay untouched for four years. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Only one in five trains is due to run under a skeleton timetable outlined yesterday. Times, Sunday Times (2010) There are no skeletons in his cupboard. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Most workers are sunning themselves while their factories tick over with a skeleton staff. The Sun (2015) Investigations uncovered serious cracking in brackets in the interior of the wings holding the skeleton structure to the skin. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Recent archaeological discoveries show the skeletons of workmen and their offspring suffering from trauma to their spines and widespread anaemia. Times, Sunday Times (2008) In time, it seems inevitable there will be no more than a skeleton postal service. The Sun (2009) We need to see the hard skeleton, the basic stuff that is the economic structure. Peter F. Drucker MANAGING FOR RESULTS (1986) After completing a number of tests she got a letter of acceptance - for bob skeleton. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Around us is the bare skeleton of the new production, a mood board on the wall giving chilly signals. Times, Sunday Times (2013) We have a skeleton plan. The Sun (2012) A body has a skeleton. Christianity Today (2000) Word lists with skeleton winter sport In other languages skeleton British English: skeleton /ˈskɛlɪtən/ NOUN Your skeleton* is the framework of bones in your body. ...a human skeleton. American English: skeleton Arabic: هَيْكَلٌ عَظْمِيّ Brazilian Portuguese: esqueleto Chinese: 骷髅 Croatian: kostur Czech: kostra Danish: skelet Dutch: skelet European Spanish: esqueleto Finnish: luuranko French: squelette German: Skelett Greek: σκελετός Italian: scheletro Japanese: 骨格 Korean: 해골 Norwegian: skjelett Polish: szkielet European Portuguese: esqueleto Romanian: schelet Russian: скелет Latin American Spanish: esqueleto Swedish: skelett Thai: โครงกระดูก Turkish: iskelet Ukrainian: скелет Vietnamese: bộ xương British English: skeleton ADJECTIVE A skeleton staff is the smallest number of staff necessary in order to run an organization or service. Only a skeleton staff remains to show anyone interested around the site. American English: skeleton Brazilian Portuguese: reduzido Chinese: 最起码的员工 European Spanish: mínimo French: réduit German: Not- Italian: ridotto al minimo Japanese: 必要最小限の Korean: 최소한의 직원만의 European Portuguese: reduzido Latin American Spanish: mínimo All related terms of 'skeleton' skeleton bob a hard framework consisting of inorganic material that supports and protects the soft parts of an animal's body and provides attachment for muscles : may be internal (an endoskeleton ), as in vertebrates , or external (an exoskeleton ), as in arthropods skeleton key A skeleton key is a key which has been specially made so that it will open many different locks. skeleton law a framework or basic outline of law or rule skeleton map a map showing only basic details of a land, place, etc axial skeleton the bones that together comprise the skull and the vertebral column family skeleton a closely guarded family secret skeleton draft a basic or minimum draft or outline skeleton staff the minimum staff needed by a company during a time where most staff do not normally work, such as a holiday , weekend , etc skeleton outline a basic or minimum draft or outline appendicular skeleton the girdles and skeleton of the limbs skeleton at the feast a person or event that brings gloom or sadness to an occasion of joy or celebration skeleton in the closet some fact , as about one's family, kept secret because of shame or fear of disgrace skeleton in the cupboard a scandalous fact or event in the past that is kept secret have a skeleton in the closet to keep secret something which would be scandalous or embarrassing for you if other people knew about it a skeleton in the cupboard a skeleton in the closet If you say that someone has a skeleton in the closet , or in British English a skeleton in the cupboard , you mean that they are keeping secret a bad or embarrassing fact about themselves. Chinese translation of 'skeleton' skeleton (ˈskɛlɪtn) n (c) (= bones) 骨骼 (gǔgé) (副, fù) (= frame) [of building] 框架 (kuàngjià) (个(個), gè) (= framework) [of plan] 提纲(綱) (tígāng) 1 (noun) in the sense of bones Definition the hard framework of bones that supports and protects the organs and muscles of the body a human skeleton Synonyms bones bare bones 2 (noun) in the sense of frame Definition the essential framework of any structure Only skeletons of buildings remained in the area. Synonyms frame He supplied housebuilders with modern timber frames. shell The solid feel of the car's shell is impressive. framework wooden shelves on a steel framework basic structure 3 (noun) in the sense of plan Definition an outline consisting of bare essentials a skeleton of policy guidelines Synonyms plan Draw a plan of the garden. structure frame draft I rewrote his first draft. outline an outline of a plan to reduce the country's national debt framework within the framework of federal regulations sketch I had a basic sketch of a plan. abstract blueprint The documents contain a blueprint for a nuclear device. main points (modifier) in the sense of minimum Definition reduced to a minimum Only a skeleton staff remains to see anyone interested around the site. Synonyms minimum reduced minimal essential Additional synonyms in the sense of blueprint Definition a photographic print of plans, technical drawings, etc. consisting of white lines on a blue background The documents contain a blueprint for a nuclear device. Synonyms plan, scheme, project, pattern, draft, outline, sketch, layout in the sense of draft Definition a preliminary outline of a letter, book, or speech I rewrote his first draft. Synonyms outline, plan, sketch, version, rough, abstract, blueprint, main points, delineation, preliminary form in the sense of framework Definition a structure supporting something wooden shelves on a steel framework Synonyms structure, body, frame, foundation, shell, fabric, skeleton Synonyms of 'skeleton' skeleton Explore 'skeleton' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of framework Definition a particular set of beliefs, ideas, or rules referred to in order to solve a problem within the framework of federal regulations Synonyms system, plan, order, scheme, arrangement, fabric, schema, frame of reference, the bare bones in the sense of outline Definition a drawing showing only the external lines of an object an outline of a plan to reduce the country's national debt Synonyms draft, plan, drawing, frame, tracing, rough, framework, sketch, skeleton, layout, delineation, preliminary form in the sense of shell Definition the external structure of a building, car, or ship, esp. one that is unfinished or gutted by fire The solid feel of the car's shell is impressive. Synonyms frame, structure, hull, framework, skeleton, chassis in the sense of sketch Definition any brief outline I had a basic sketch of a plan. Synonyms draft, outline, framework, plan, frame, rough, skeleton, blueprint, layout, lineament(s)
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