Definition

To remove the flesh or soft parts from something, leaving only the skeleton or framework.

Example

The artist decided to skeletonise the model to focus on the underlying structure.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how she plans to skeletonise that old tree trunk?

Yeah, it's such a creative idea!

I think it will look amazing once she finishes the skeletonise process.

Definitely! I can't wait to see the final result.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Skeletonise → It is formed from "skeleton" (from Greek "skeletos", meaning dried up or mummified) and "-ise" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating to make or to become). The word "skeletonise" means to make something into a skeleton or to outline its essential structure.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for dried up or mummified ('skeletos') to remember that 'skeletonise' means to outline or reduce something to its essential structure.

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