bony frame

Frequency: 6.03.5 per million words

a thin body structure where bones are visible

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Examples (10)

  • His bony frame trembled in the icy wind.
  • She wrapped a blanket around her bony frame and sat by the fire.
  • The tailor eyed his bony frame before suggesting a slim-fit suit.
  • Years of hardship had left the refugee with a bony frame and hollow cheeks.
  • Even under the oversized coat, his bony frame was obvious.
  • The doctor advised him to gain weight to support his bony frame.
  • I could see her bony frame silhouetted against the evening light.
  • He lifted his bony frame from the chair with surprising strength.
  • With a bony frame and long limbs, the dancer moved like a shadow.
  • In the portrait, the artist emphasized the model’s bony frame to evoke fragility.