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Vocabulary Entry
skeleton
|noun • noun • noun
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N
noun
The framework of bones that supports the body of a vertebrate.
Example Sentences
"The archaeologists discovered a complete skeleton at the excavation site."
"The human skeleton consists of 206 bones."
"Children often study the skeleton in biology class."
N
noun
The structure that gives support to an organism, especially in reference to a hard outer covering of certain invertebrates.
Example Sentences
"The jellyfish lacks a traditional skeleton, relying instead on a simple body structure."
"The exoskeleton of the crab provides protection against predators."
"Some insects have a chitinous skeleton that helps them retain moisture."
N
noun
A basic outline or framework used to represent a concept.
Example Sentences
"The writer created a skeleton of the story before developing it further."
"The project began with a skeleton structure that was later filled in with details."
"The architect presented a skeleton of the building's design."