Simple meaning
What does Skeleton mean?
The skeleton is the body's bone framework.
Dictionary definition
The set of bones that supports a body.
Example sentences
Skeleton in a sentence
easy
We looked up skeleton in health vocabulary class.
medium
The reading passage used skeleton in a science context.
hard
Understanding skeleton helped explain the text more clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Skeleton
healthRelated term used in health contexts.
bodyNearby meaning in body-related vocabulary.
Antonyms
Opposite words
wellGeneral contrast where suitable.
healthyContrast used in basic health vocabulary.
Word family
Skeleton word family
Base word
skeleton
noun
skeleton
Base form.
Related words
Explore related words
Quick practice
Try Skeleton
Practice 1
What does skeleton mean?
Skeleton means the skeleton is the body's bone framework.
Practice this skill
Practice vocabulary in WordHive
Use the dictionary to understand Skeleton, then move into short activities matched to the skills on this page.
Learning paths
- Define the Word Hive for word meanings.
- Synonym Search for word choice.
- Context Clue Challenge for sentence clues.
- Buzz Between for homophones and listening.
- Hive Builder for roots, prefixes, and suffixes.