skeleton
Translation
skeleton, framework, outline
Examples
The museum has a dinosaur skeleton.
The museum has a dinosaur skeleton.
This is the skeleton of the new building.
This is the skeleton of the new building.
He only gave a skeleton of his plan.
He only gave a skeleton of his plan.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) skeleton of ((sth.)) the bone structure of (sth.) The museum has the skeleton of a whale.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bones, framework, outline
Etymology
From Greek 'skeletos' meaning 'dried up'.
Memory Tips
Think of a spooky skeleton for Halloween. It can also refer to the basic framework of a building or a plan.