костя́к — meaning in English

English meaning

• backbone noun The column of connected vertebrae running down the back that protects the spinal cord.
• frame noun A rigid structure that supports or surrounds something, such as a picture, window, or building.
• skeleton noun The framework of bones supporting a human or animal body.

Senses

костя́к is used for these senses in English:

• backbone (countable, figuratively) Any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure.
• frame A human body or the structure thereof; the size, shape, sturdiness etc. of a person's body as described in a certain way; one's build.
• skeleton (architecture) A frame that provides support to a building or other construction.

backbone — full definition

1. noun The column of connected vertebrae running down the back that protects the spinal cord.
2. noun The essential support or core structure of a system or organization.
3. noun Firmness of character; courage.

frame — full definition

1. noun A rigid structure that supports or surrounds something, such as a picture, window, or building.
2. verb To put a border or support structure around something.
3. verb To present or word something in a particular way to shape how it is understood.
4. verb To falsely make someone appear guilty of a crime they didn't commit.

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