Synonyms of bare bones

Noun

1. bare bones, kernel, substance, core, center, centre, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum, nitty-gritty

usage: (plural) the most basic facts or elements; "he told us only the bare bones of the story"

Noun

1. bare bones, kernel, substance, core, center, centre, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum, nitty-gritty

usage: bone stripped of flesh