skeleton

definition: the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape

example: the building has a steel skeleton

speech part: noun

synonyms: frame

definition: the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal

example:

speech part: noun

synonyms: frame

definition: a scandal that is kept secret

example: there must be a skeleton somewhere in that family's closet

speech part: noun

synonyms: skeleton in the closet skeleton in the cupboard

definition: something reduced to its minimal form

example: the battalion was a mere skeleton of its former self

speech part: noun

synonyms:

skeleton is explained and pronounced