Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
esqueleto
noun
/ɛs.kaˈle.toʊ/
Definition
The skeletal structure of a vertebrate animal or the framework of bones supporting the body.
Examples
- The human esqueleto comprises 206 bones.
- Many creatures rely on their esqueleto for protection against predators.
- The paleontologists discovered dinosaur esqueletos in the excavation site.
Meaning
In biological terms, the esqueleto (skeleton) serves as the structural component that protects internal organs, facilitates movement, and provides support to the body.
Synonyms
- framework
- structure
- bones