bone structure (bəʊn ˈstrʌktʃə)
- the skeletal composition of a human or animal
⇒ The fossils are similar to modern hummingbirds in size, bone structure and beak length.
- the bones underlying a person's face, esp if the person is considered attractive
⇒ Using an autopsy photo, bone structure and the coroner's description, Lydia re-created
the murdered woman's face on paper.,
⇒ The actor's fabulous bone structure serves her well with a funky short crop.
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