the bare bones

This one is the bare-bones model. It has no accessories at all.

The binary download includes the bare bones of Geronimo necessary to run and use Geronimo.

It is the bare bones of quantum mechanics that have proved to be consistent with what is presently known of the subatomic world.

The program's goal is to outline the bare bones of modern manufacturing with emphasis on its technological aspects.

But saving money in these areas meant the store could charge competitively low prices, which drew customers in despite the bare-bones setup.

Should something go wrong, Real could find itself down to the bare bones very quickly.

The code in Listing 4 (above) is the bare bones structure of a rule in the Rational Software Analyzer framework.

If the bare bones of Glenn Carle's story are less than satisfactory, this is scarcely his fault.

The bare bones of the scheme are its cheapness and simplicity.

The Arsenal manager admits his side is "down to the bare bones" with 11 players out or doubtful.

He had got down to the bare bones of it, and they were fine and strong and simple.

Such are the bare bones of the plot.

The bare-bones version is simply an indemnity for the cost of a challenge to the prenup;

the bare bones of the plot