Definition of Skeletal
Skeletal
skel·e·tal
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
anything relating to the skeleton of an organism;
e.g. The textbook has a chapter on the human skeletal system.
(adjective)
appearing extremely thin and emaciated;
e.g. The small, skeletal girl was rushed to the hospital after she was found injured under a bridge.
(adjective)
a loose, rough framework;
e.g. So far, Nick has only come up with a skeletal plot for his novel.
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