asyndeton | (noun) the omission of conjunctions where they would normally be used | - |
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cytoskeleton | (noun) a microscopic network of actin filaments and microtubules in the cytoplasm of many living cells that gives the cell shape and coherence | - |
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doubleton | (noun) (bridge) a pair of playing cards that are the only cards in their suit in the hand dealt to a player | - |
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endoskeleton | (noun) the internal skeleton; bony and cartilaginous structure (especially of vertebrates) | - |
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exoskeleton | (noun) the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs | - |
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halogeton | (noun) a coarse annual herb introduced into North America from Siberia; dangerous to sheep and cattle on western rangelands because of its high oxalate content | Synonyms: Halogeton glomeratus |
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magneton | (noun) a unit of magnetic moment of a molecular or atomic or subatomic particle | - |
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phaeton | (noun) large open car seating four with folding top | Synonyms: tourer, touring car |
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polysyndeton | (noun) using several conjunctions in close succession, especially where some might be omitted (as in `he ran and jumped and laughed for joy') | - |
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simpleton | (noun) a person lacking intelligence or common sense | Synonyms: simple |
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singleton | (noun) the playing card that is the only card in a suit held in a bridge hand as initially dealt | - |
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(noun) a set containing a single member | - |
(noun) a single object (as distinguished from a pair) | - |
skeleton | (noun) the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape | Synonyms: frame, skeletal frame, underframe |
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(noun) the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal | Synonyms: frame, skeletal system, systema skeletale |
(noun) a scandal that is kept secret | Synonyms: skeleton in the closet, skeleton in the cupboard |
(noun) something reduced to its minimal form | - |