bones
Dice, in slang
Bones is the plural of bone—skeletal parts, dice, or the body generally: I feel it in my bones.
Roll them bones.
The archaeologists found bones in the cave.
As a verb, bones means removes bones from meat: She bones the fish before grilling.
Internal supportive framework
- skullHead's bone casing
- carcassSlaughtered animal's body
- corpseDeceased human body
- remainsContinues in place
decay · grave · burial · exhumation · cremation · ossuary · relics · cemetery
Internal supportive framework
- vertebraeInterlocking bones of spine
- craniumSkull bone structure
- ribcageBony chest enclosure
- femurUpper leg bone
tibia · pelvis · sternum · clavicle · phalanges · ulna · radius · humerus
Underlying support system
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- scaffoldTemporary elevated work structure
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
skeleton · armature · infrastructure · underpinning · chassis · hull · keel · ribbing
Soft bone interior
- osteoblastsBone-synthesizing cells
- osteoclastsBone-resorbing cells
- hematopoiesisBlood cell production process
- collagenStructural body protein
calcium · phosphorus · mineralization · density · remodeling · ossification · periosteum
Element twenty, builds bones
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- densityMass-to-volume ratio
strength · dairy · supplement · fortification · absorption · health · mineral · collagen
Study of ancient organisms
- dinosaurExtinct Mesozoic reptile
- excavationAct of unearthing
- JurassicDinosaur-dominated geological period
- CretaceousFinal Mesozoic period
petrification · mineralization · museum · prehistoric · megafauna · mastodon · specimen · stratigraphy
Act of unearthing
- tombUnderground chamber for remains
- artifactsHuman-made historical objects
- anthropologyStudy of human cultures
- ancientVery old indeed
ritual · grave-goods · catacombs · mummy · sarcophagus · ossuary · prehistoric · stratigraphy
Bell's internal hammers
- percussionSound through impact
- folkRegular common people
- minstrelTraveling performer of songs
- spoonsShallow bowl utensils
Appalachian · jig · traditional · clacking · tambourine · castanets
skeleton
Internal supportive framework
remains · decay · grave · burial · exhumation · cremation · ossuary · relics · cemetery · forensic
skeleton
Internal supportive framework
femur · tibia · pelvis · sternum · clavicle · phalanges · ulna · radius · humerus · patella
framework
Underlying support system
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- scaffoldTemporary elevated work structure
- foundationUnderlying support structure
reinforcement · skeleton · armature · infrastructure · underpinning · chassis · hull · keel · ribbing · struts
marrow
Soft bone interior
- osteoblastsBone-synthesizing cells
- osteoclastsBone-resorbing cells
- hematopoiesisBlood cell production process
collagen · calcium · phosphorus · mineralization · density · remodeling · ossification · periosteum
calcium
Element twenty, builds bones
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
density · strength · dairy · supplement · fortification · absorption · health · mineral · collagen · brittle
paleontology
Study of ancient organisms
- dinosaurExtinct Mesozoic reptile
- excavationAct of unearthing
- JurassicDinosaur-dominated geological period
Cretaceous · petrification · mineralization · museum · prehistoric · megafauna · mastodon · specimen · stratigraphy · dig
excavation
Act of unearthing
- tombUnderground chamber for remains
- artifactsHuman-made historical objects
- anthropologyStudy of human cultures
ancient · ritual · grave-goods · catacombs · mummy · sarcophagus · ossuary · prehistoric · stratigraphy · necropolis
dice
Marked cubes for chance
casino · shooter · boxcars · lucky · throw · betting · odds · stakes · chance
clappers
Bell's internal hammers
- percussionSound through impact
- folkRegular common people
- minstrelTraveling performer of songs
spoons · Appalachian · jig · traditional · clacking · tambourine · castanets
bonescartilage
Flexible connective body tissue
soft tissue · ligaments · tendons · connective tissue · marrow
- broken boneCracked skeletal element
- funny boneUlnar nerve area
- bare bonesMinimal necessary elements
- skin and bonesExtreme thinness, no flesh
- makes no bones aboutStates frankly without evasion
- to the boneTo the deepest extent
bone, bony, boneless, boned, bonehead, bone-dry, boning, boner, boney