skeletal system
skeletal system

skeleton


Definition: Meaning of, skeleton in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈskɛlɪt(ə)n /

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skeleton skeletons
  1. bones [countable] the structure consisting of all the bones in a human or animal body
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  2. bones [countable] a set of these bones or a model of them, fastened in their usual positions, used for example by medical students
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  3. basic parts [singular] the most important parts of something, to which more detail can be added later
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  4. thin person [countable] an extremely thin person or animal
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  5. structure [countable] the main structure that supports a building, bridge etc
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  6. a skeleton in the closet British English an embarrassing or unpleasant secret about something that happened to you in the past
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  7. skeleton staff/crew/service etc only enough workers or services to keep an operation or organization running
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  8. sport [countable, singular] a sport in which you slide down a special ice track while lying on your front on a type of SLEDGE, or the vehicle you slide on
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skeleton used in phrases

  • appendicular skeleton (noun)
    1. the part of the skeleton that includes the pectoral girdle and the pelvic girdle and the upper and lower limbs
  • axial skeleton (noun)
    1. the part of the skeleton that includes the skull and spinal column and sternum and ribs
  • skeleton fork fern (noun)
    1. pantropical epiphytic or terrestrial whisk fern with usually dull yellow branches and minute leaves; America; Japan; Australia
  • skeleton in the closet (noun)
    1. a scandal that is kept secret
  • skeleton in the cupboard (noun)
    1. a scandal that is kept secret
  • skeleton key (noun)
    1. a key made to open a number of different locks
  • skeleton shrimp (noun)
    1. small amphipod crustacean having a grotesque form suggestive of the praying mantis; found chiefly on seaweed
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