skull and crossbones
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skull and crossbones
- /ˌskʌl n̩ ˈkɹɒsbəʊnz/ UK
- /ˌskʌl n̩ ˈkɹɔsboʊnz/ US
- /-ˈkɹɑs-/ US
noun skull and crossbones · skulls and crossbones · skull-and-crossbones
- A depiction of a human skull and two crossed femurs (thighbones), a symbol of death traditionally used on the Jolly Roger pirate flag, but now used on chemical containers and other hazardous items as an indicator of warning of toxicity or other life-threatening dangers or risks. In an obscure corner of the town stands a house of extreme antiquity, over the door of which are still to be seen a skull and crossbones.
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noun depiction of a human skull and two crossed femurs
| Español | calavera |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 髑髏と骨 dokuro to hone |
| 中文 | 骷髏畫 /骷髅画 kūlóuhuà, 骷髏圖 /骷髅图 kūlóutú |
| Português | caveira sobre ossos cruzados, crânio sobre ossos cruzados |
| Français | tête de mort |
| Deutsch | Totenkopf |
| Italiano | teschio e tibie, teschio e tibie incrociate, teschio e ossa |
| Русский | че́реп и ко́сти čérep i kósti |
| Tiếng Việt | đầu lâu xương chéo |
| العربية | جمجمة وعظمتان متقاطعتان |
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title = {skull and crossbones},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/skull%20and%20crossbones},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
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