skeleton
English → English
(anatomy) Bone structure: the internal frame of bones that supports and protects the body of an animal or person
The museum has a complete skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus Rex that was found in the mountains.
(English) The museum has a complete skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus Rex that was found in the mountains.
Human beings have over two hundred bones in their skeleton that provide structure and support for movement.
(English) Human beings have over two hundred bones in their skeleton that provide structure and support for movement.
(structure) Building frame: the basic internal structure or frame that supports a building or construction
Workers have already completed the steel skeleton of the new skyscraper in the city center.
(English) Workers have already completed the steel skeleton of the new skyscraper in the city center.
After the fire, only the blackened skeleton of the wooden house remained standing among the ashes.
(English) After the fire, only the blackened skeleton of the wooden house remained standing among the ashes.
Entry ID: en:en:skeleton · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary