skeleton

noun

ˈske-lə-tən How to pronounce skeleton (audio)
Definition of skeletonnext
as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form Native Americans covered the skeletons of their wigwams with bark, rush mats, or hides

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Recent Examples of skeleton The skeleton crew roughed it from the Himalayas to the desert in Rajasthan and the jungle in Odisha. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2026 Last year, footage of a skeleton prop at a winter Zac Brown Band concert drew whispers of devil worship. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026 The Angels, whose offense was shaky even before trades and injuries left it as a skeleton crew, entrusted their pitchers to hold down the Guardians for the rest of the day. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 26 Aug. 2026 Inside is Norqain’s in-house N08S automatic skeleton movement, which has 26 jewels and a 41-hour power reserve. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for skeleton
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  1. structure
  2. framework
  3. architecture
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  • Now, in this new study, the international team examined the curious fossil under cross-polarized light, allowing more of its structure to be visible.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Ukrainian Drones Are Pushing Back Russian Artillery Russian force structure has historically reflected this emphasis on firepower.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of structure
Noun
  • Regulatory frameworks need to be built, and so do the supply chains and manufacturing systems.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Their forensic multi-scale remote sensing (MSRS) framework combines satellite radar, laser scanning, and ground-penetrating radar to find suspicious areas, investigate them in detail, and probe what may be happening underground.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of framework
Noun
  • The agreement addresses the architecture that determines how the product operates.
    — Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Nature aside, Cape Town boasts a wonderful juxtaposition of old world architecture and contemporary design across its vibrant neighborhoods.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of architecture

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“Skeleton.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skeleton. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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