bone structure
boʊn ˈstrʌktʃər
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Definition of bone structure - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
medicalarrangement and quality of bones in a body
  • Her strong bone structure was evident in her defined jawline..
2.
aestheticsaesthetic appearance of facial bones
  • He has a striking bone structure.
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Expressions with bone

crazy bonen.
ulnar nerve by the elbow that causes sharp pain or tingling
I hit my crazy bone on the table and my arm tingled.
funny bonen.
ulnar nerve at the elbow causing tingling when hit
I accidentally hit my funny bone on the table.
bone upv.
study intensively to refresh knowledge
She needs to bone up on her math before the test.
bone idleadj.
extremely lazy or unwilling to work
He is bone idle and never helps around the house.
bone up onv.
study intensively or review
She needs to bone up on her French before the trip.
like a dog with a boneexp.
stubborn and persistent, refusing to give up easily
He was like a dog with a bone, never stopping until he solved the problem.

Expressions with structure

play structuren.
equipment for children to play on outdoors
The park has a new play structure for kids.
fee structuren.
system showing how and when different charges or payments apply
Before opening the account, she carefully reviewed the bank’s fee structure.
sound structuren.
building or object that is solid and stable
The engineer confirmed the bridge was a sound structure.
command structuren.
system that shows who has power to give orders in a group
The army's command structure was clearly defined before the operation.
family structuren.
organization of a household, including who belongs and how they relate
Researchers studied how family structure affects children's school performance.
body structuren.
physical build or form of a living organism
The athlete's body structure is ideal for swimming.
historic structuren.
building or site of historical significance
The castle is a historic structure dating back to the 12th century.
career structuren.
planned system of job levels and promotion paths within work life
The new career structure offers clearer routes for progression and skill development.
hierarchical structuren.
arrangement of elements in ranked levels
The company has a hierarchical structure with managers and employees.
primary structuren.
most basic level of structure in a system
Understanding the primary structure is crucial for analysis.

Terms related to bone structure

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structuralanatomybodybuildformframeworkosteologyphysiqueskeletoncontourcountenancejawline

Terms with bone structure included in their meaning

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leg bonen.
medical
bone forming the structure of the leg
big-bonedadj.
physical trait
having a large or sturdy bone structure
light-bonedadj.
physical build
having a bone structure that is light compared to flesh
pelvisn.
medical
large bone structure at the spine's base
skeletal framen.
medical
bone structure of a living organism
claviclen.
medical
similar bone structure in other vertebrates
cancellousadj.
medical
having a spongy, porous structure like bone
chiselledadj.
facial features
having a strong and clear bone structure

Examples of bone structure in a sentence

  • Good bone structure is often a genetic trait.
  • Her bone structure gives her a unique look.
  • The model's bone structure was perfect for the photoshoot.

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  1. French:structure osseuse, ossature, ...
  2. German:Knochenstruktur, Knochenbau, ...
  3. Italian:struttura ossea, ...
  4. Spanish:estructura ósea, ...
  5. Portuguese:estrutura óssea, ...
  6. Chinese:骨骼结构, 面部骨骼, ...
  7. Japanese:骨格, 顔立ち, ...
  8. Arabic:بِنْيَة العِظام, مَلامِح الوَجْه العَظْمِيَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִבְנֶה עֲצָמוֹת, מִבְנֶה עַצְמוֹת הַפָּנִים, ...
  10. Russian:костная структура, структура костей, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кісткова структура, структура кісток обличчя, ...
  12. Hindi:अस्थि संरचना, चेहरे की हड्डियों की संरचना, ...
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