skeleton
intermediateB1/ˈskɛlɪtən/ · skel-e-ton
The internal framework of bones in a human or animal body.
Meanings
The internal framework of bones in a human or animal body.
انسان یا جانور کے جسم میں موجود ہڈیوں کا اندرونی ڈھانچہ۔
ہڈیاں
hadiyaan
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- human skeleton
- animal skeleton
- skeletal structure
Example Sentences
The human skeleton consists of 206 bones.
انسانی ہڈیاں 206 ہڈیوں پر مشتمل ہوتی ہیں۔
Insaani hadiyaan 206 hadiyaan par mushtamil hoti hain.
Biologists study the skeletal structures of various species.
حیاتیات دان مختلف انواع کے ہڈیوں کے ڈھانچوں کا مطالعہ کرتے ہیں۔
Hayatiyat daan mukhtalif anwaa ke hadioun ke dhānchon ka mutāla karte hain.
The skeleton serves as a support for the body's organs.
ہڈیاں جسم کے اعضاء کے لیے ایک مدد فراہم کرتی ہیں۔
Hadiyaan jism ke azaa ke liye ek madad faraham karti hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'skeleton' as the 'skeleton key' that unlocks the structure of the body.
Picture a museum exhibit showcasing dinosaur skeletons.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "skeletos" — dried up body
First known use: 14th century
The term 'skeleton' derives from the Greek word 'skeletos' which referred to the dried-up body or a body without flesh. It has been used in English since the late 14th century.