skeleton
nounHow to pronounce skeleton:
Definition of skeleton:
- skeleton (noun):
- a usually rigid supportive or protective structure or framework of an organism
- the hard framework of bones that supports and protects the organs and muscles of the body
- the bony or more or less cartilaginous framework supporting the soft tissues and protecting the internal organs of a vertebrate
Synonyms for skeleton:
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