SKELETONS
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Skeletons.
Skeletons - as a noun
Something reduced to its minimal form
Example: "The battalion was a mere skeleton of its former self"
A scandal that is kept secret
Example: "There must be a skeleton somewhere in that family's closet"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
skeleton in the closetskeleton in the cupboardThe hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frameskeletal systemsystema skeletaleHypernyms (Closely Related)
systemHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape
Example: "The building has a steel skeleton"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frameskeletal frameunderframeHypernyms (Closely Related)
supporting structureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Skeletons - as a verb
To reduce to a skeleton; to skin; to skeletonize
To minimize
Example Sentences
"The archaeologists discovered ancient skeletons buried in the tomb."
"The museum has a collection of dinosaur skeletons."
"The forensic team examined the skeletons found at the crime scene."
"The artist used animal skeletons as a reference for her painting."
"There were skeletons of old ships lying at the bottom of the ocean."
Word Game Points
Is SKELETONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, skeletons is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SKELETONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is SKELETONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, skeletons is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSKELETONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is SKELETONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, skeletons is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSKELETONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
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