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skeleton

/ˈskɛl.ɪ.tən/

Traduzioni

skeletonnoun

skeletons

/ˈskɛl.ɪ.tən/

скелет

The skeleton of the dinosaur was displayed in the museum.

Скелет динозавра был выставлен в музее.

каркас

The skeleton of the building was completed before winter.

Каркас здания был завершен до зимы.

Traduzioni aggiuntive

Sinonimi

skeleton crew

skeleton structure

skeletonadjective

more skeleton

Comp.

most skeleton

Super.

/ˈskel.ɪ.tən/

/ˈskɛl.ɪ.tən/

Used attributively to denote a minimal or outline version (e.g., skeleton crew, skeleton plan).

Sinonimi

Definizioni

skeletonnoun

The internal framework composed of bones and cartilage that supports and protects the body of an animal or human.

The archaeologists discovered a well-preserved skeleton of a dinosaur.

A basic or essential structure or framework of something.

The architect presented the skeleton of the new building design to the committee.

A reduced or minimal form of something, often used to describe a staff or crew.

During the holiday season, the office operates with a skeleton staff.

A type of sled used in a winter sport where a person rides face down and head first.

She trained for years to compete in the skeleton event at the Winter Olympics.

The winter sport of racing down an ice track on a small sled while lying face down and head first.

Skeleton has been included in the Winter Olympics program since 2002.

A very thin or emaciated person or animal.

After weeks without proper food, he had become a mere skeleton.

An embarrassing or discreditable secret, especially about a person or organization.

Reporters searched the files for skeletons that could damage the company's reputation.

skeletonadjective

Serving as a basic, minimal, or outline version; provisional.

The committee approved only a skeleton budget for the next quarter.