skeleton

US /ˈskel.ə.t̬ən/
UK /ˈskel.ə.t̬ən/
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1.

an internal or external framework of bone, cartilage, or other rigid material supporting or containing the body of an animal or plant.

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The human skeleton is made up of 206 bones.
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Archaeologists discovered a complete dinosaur skeleton.
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frameworkbonesframe
2.

the supporting framework, basic structure, or main outlines of something.

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The skeleton of the new building is now complete.
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We only have the bare skeleton of the plan so far.
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frameworkstructureframeoutlinebasis
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axial skeletonskeleton serviceskeleton in the closet