Definitions

1. noun

a skeleton or framework, especially of a structure or mechanism

“The engineer studied the skel of the building to see how it would withstand an earthquake.”

2. noun

a skeleton of a fish or other aquatic animal, especially when preserved or used as a decorative item

“The skel of the shark hung from the wall, a strange conversation piece in the living room.”

3. verb

to remove the skeleton or framework from something, especially in order to re-use the material

“The company decided to skel the old factory to sell the metal beams for scrap.”