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skeleton

noun
/ˈskɛlɪtən/

Meaning

The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.

Example Sentences

The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.

Example Expressions

skeleton in the closet

Synonyms

framework, bones, structure, anatomy

Antonyms

flesh, body

Collocations

human skeleton, animal skeleton, skeleton crew, skeleton structure

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