Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
skeleton
noun
/ˈskɛl.ɪ.tən/
Definition
The internal structure of bones in a vertebrate body.
Examples
- The archaeologists discovered a complete dinosaur skeleton at the excavation site.
- Humans have 206 bones in their adult skeleton.
- The artist drew a skeleton to illustrate the human body’s anatomy.
Meaning
The skeleton provides shape and support to the body, protects vital organs, and enables movement by serving as a framework for muscles.
Synonyms
- framework
- structure
- scaffold
- bones
