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in the PONS Dictionary

skeleton [ˈskelɪtn, Am -ətn] N

1. skeleton a. ANAT:

skeleton: скеле́т m

to be reduced to a skeleton (be very skinny): преврати́ться в тень [или скеле́т]

2. skeleton (framework):

skeleton of boat, plane, of building: о́стов m

3. skeleton (outline):

skeleton of book, report: набро́сок m

skeleton of book, report: план m

Phrases:

skeleton in the cupboard: та́йна f , тща́тельно скрыва́емая от посторо́нних

skeleton key N

skeleton key: отмы́чка f

skeleton staff N

skeleton staff: минима́льный персона́л m

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

skeleton in the cupboard: та́йна f , тща́тельно скрыва́емая от посторо́нних

to be reduced to a skeleton (be very skinny): преврати́ться в тень [или скеле́т]

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