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bones
/boʊnz/
Definition
1
The rigid, mineralized connective tissues that form the skeleton of vertebrates, providing structure, support, and protection for softer tissues.
2
The basic or essential framework of something, often used figuratively as in 'the bare bones of a plan.'
3
(Informal) Dice, especially in gambling contexts, from their bone-like material historically.
4
(Slang) Thin or skinny person, as in 'skin and bones.'
Examples
After devouring the ribs, he stared at the pile of bones like a defeated archaeologist.
The architect stripped the design down to its bare bones, leaving just walls and a door.
She rolled the bones in craps, hoping lady luck wouldn't leave her feeling skeletal.
He's all skin and bones after that juice cleanse—next he'll be rattling in the wind.