nounmasculinepl: skeletons
esqueleto
1. The internal framework of bones in a vertebrate body
The human skeleton consists of 206 bones.
O esqueleto humano é composto por 206 ossos.
2. A very thin or emaciated person
After the illness, he looked like a skeleton.
Depois da doença, ele parecia um esqueleto.
3. The basic structure or framework of something
The skeleton of the building was completed before the walls were added.
O esqueleto do edifício foi concluído antes da adição das paredes.
4. A secret or shameful fact kept hidden
Everyone has a skeleton in their closet.
Todos têm um esqueleto no armário.
Related Idioms & Phrases
skeleton in the closet/cupboard - a secret shame or embarrassment (esqueleto no armário)
skeleton crew - a minimal staff (equipe reduzida ao mínimo)
skeleton key - a key that opens many locks (chave mestra)
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