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Definition of Skeletons

Skeleton
Skeleton Skel"e*ton, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ???? (sc. ???) a dried body, a mummy, fr. ???? dried up, parched, ???? to dry, dry up, parch.] 1. (Anat.) (a) The bony and cartilaginous framework which supports the soft parts of a vertebrate animal. Note: [See Illust. of the Human Skeleton, in Appendix.] (b) The more or less firm or hardened framework of an invertebrate animal. Note: In a wider sense, the skeleton includes the whole connective-tissue framework with the integument and its appendages. See Endoskeleton, and Exoskeleton. 2. Hence, figuratively: (a) A very thin or lean person. (b) The framework of anything; the principal parts that support the rest, but without the appendages. The great skeleton of the world. --Sir M. Hale. (c) The heads and outline of a literary production, especially of a sermon.
Skeleton
Skeleton Skel"e*ton, a. Consisting of, or resembling, a skeleton; consisting merely of the framework or outlines; having only certain leading features of anything; as, a skeleton sermon; a skeleton crystal. Skeleton bill, a bill or draft made out in blank as to the amount or payee, but signed by the acceptor. [Eng.] Skeleton key, a key with nearly the whole substance of the web filed away, to adapt it to avoid the wards of a lock; a master key; -- used for opening locks to which it has not been especially fitted. Skeleton leaf, a leaf from which the pulpy part has been removed by chemical means, the fibrous part alone remaining. Skeleton proof, a proof of a print or engraving, with the inscription outlined in hair strokes only, such proofs being taken before the engraving is finished. Skeleton regiment, a regiment which has its complement of officers, but in which there are few enlisted men. Skeleton shrimp (Zo["o]l.), a small crustacean of the genus Caprella. See Illust. under L[ae]modipoda.

Meaning of Skeletons from wikipedia

- their skeletons are typically composed of bones and cartilages. Invertebrates are other animals that lack a vertebral column, and their skeletons vary...
- Smithsonian Institution had custody of giant skeletons but they destro**** "thousands of giant skeletons" in the early 20th century. The internet story...
- accompanied artefacts beside the skeletons. The following information listed below is the information that was derived from skeletons. The pelvis displays ****ually...
- rock group Skeleton (Abe Vigoda album) or the title song, 2008 Skeleton (Figurines album), 2005 Skeletons (Danzig album), 2015 Skeletons (Hawthorne Heights...
- starring Treat Williams Skeletons in the Closet (2007 film), a Korean film nominated for the 2nd Asian Film Awards Skeletons in the Closet (2018 film)...
- ""Random House to release Spooky, Scary Skeletons on August 27, 2024."". "Behind The Song: "Spooky, Scary Skeletons" by Andrew Gold". Americansongwriter...
- Skeletons (also known as Skeletons and the Girl-Faced Boys, Skeletons and the Kings of All Cities, and Skeleton$) are an American entertainment unit from...
- Most are human skeletons, but they can also be from any creature or race found on Earth or in the fantasy world. Animated human skeletons have been used...
- Resources in your library Wikimedia Commons has media related to Human skeletons. Mammal anatomy : an illustrated guide. New York: Marshall Cavendish....
- reinforced hydrostatic skeleton structure is typical for flexible structures as in soft-bodied animals. Hydrostatic skeletons are typically arranged in...