bare bones (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def (plural) the most basic facts or elements
examples he told us only the bare bones of the story
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Hypernym kernel, substance, core, center, centre, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum, nitty-gritty
Domain of synset - USAGE plural, plural form; colloquialism
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Hyponym kernel, substance, core, center, centre, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum, nitty-gritty
Member of this domain - USAGE plural, plural form; colloquialism

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