skeletonise

skeletonise
skeleton ► NOUN 1) an internal or external framework of bone, cartilage, or other rigid material supporting or containing the body of an animal or plant. 2) a very thin or emaciated person or animal. 3) a supporting framework, basic structure, or essential part. 4) (before another noun ) denoting an essential or minimum number of people or things: a skeleton staff.
● skeleton in the cupboard — Cf. ↑skeleton in the cupboard
DERIVATIVES skeletonize (also skeletonise) verb.
ORIGIN Greek, from skeletos 'dried up' .

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