Pronunciation: /ˈskɛlətn/
noun the internal framework of bones in the body
A1 The skeleton provides support for the body.
A2 The archaeologists discovered a skeleton buried in the ground.
B1 The forensic team examined the skeleton to determine the cause of death.
B2 The museum displayed the skeleton of a prehistoric dinosaur.
C1 The artist used the skeleton of a fish as a reference for their sculpture.
C2 The scientist studied the skeleton to learn more about the ancient civilization.
verb to remove the flesh or bones from a body
A1 The doctor skeleton the patient to determine the cause of the pain.
A2 She skeleton her essay before adding more details.
B1 The artist skeltons the basic structure of the painting before adding colors.
B2 The architect skeltoned the building design before presenting it to the client.
C1 The chef skeletoned the recipe for the new dish to ensure all ingredients were included.
C2 The researcher skeletoned the study design before conducting the experiments.
adjective relating to or resembling a skeleton
A1 The skeleton key unlocked the door easily.
A2 She drew a skeleton diagram to help her study for the anatomy test.
B1 The skeleton crew worked through the night to finish the project on time.
B2 The company only provided a skeleton budget for the marketing campaign.
C1 The skeleton framework of the building was completed before the walls were added.
C2 The skeleton staff managed to keep the business running smoothly during the CEO's absence.
formal The forensic team carefully examined the skeleton found at the crime scene.
informal I heard that the old house down the street has a skeleton in the closet.
slang That movie was so scary, it made my skeleton shake!
figurative The skeleton of the plan was solid, but the details needed work.
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