skeleton

Noun
  1. Something reduced to its minimal form (synset 113785766)
    "the battalion was a mere skeleton of its former self"; "the bare skeleton of a novel"
    is a type of: lower limit, minimum - the smallest possible quantity
  2. A scandal that is kept secret (synset 107321099)
    "there must be a skeleton somewhere in that family's closet"
    is a type of: outrage, scandal - a disgraceful event
    same as: skeleton in the closet, skeleton in the cupboard
  3. The hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal (synset 105593033)
    is a type of: system - a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts
    subtypes:
    • endoskeleton - the internal skeleton; bony and cartilaginous structure (especially of vertebrates)
    • exoskeleton - the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs
    has: skeletal structure - any structure created by the skeleton of an organism
    is a part of: musculoskeletal system - the system of muscles and tendons and ligaments and bones and joints and associated tissues that move the body and maintain its form
    same as: frame, skeletal system, systema skeletale
  4. The internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape (synset 104233599)
    "the building has a steel skeleton"
    is a type of: supporting structure - a structure that serves to support something
    subtypes:
    • chassis - the skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor
    • hoop - a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt
    is a part of:
    • aircraft - a vehicle that can fly
    • building, edifice - a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
    • ship - a vessel that carries passengers or freight
    same as: frame, skeletal frame, underframe

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