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skeleton

[skel-i-tn] / ˈskɛl ɪ tn /
NOUN
structure of bones in animate being or supports in an object
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Official skeleton training in Cortina begins on Monday with the men's event beginning on 12 February, while the women's starts on 13 February and the team event is on 15 February.

From BBC

Team GB have two of the best men's skeleton athletes in two-time world champion Matt Weston and Marcus Wyatt.

From BBC

However, the scientific laboratory, which orbits 400 kilometres above Earth, has since been staffed by a skeleton crew of three.

From Barron's

But now it was eerie, the tranquil lake with these skeletons that had once towered proudly over forests and villages, standing in their watery wasteland.

From Literature

The British skeleton team enjoyed a successful 2024-25 season, with Matt Weston winning overall World Cup gold and Marcus Wyatt silver, winning all seven races between them.

From BBC