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skull and crossbones
skull and crossbonesn. pl. skulls and crossbones A representation of a human skull above two long crossed bones, used traditionally as a symbol of death or as a warning of the danger of death.skull and crossbones n a picture of the human skull above two crossed thighbones, formerly on the pirate flag, now used as a warning of danger or death skull′ and cross′bones
n., pl. skulls and crossbones. a representation of a front view of a human skull above two crossed bones, orig. used on pirates' flags and now used as a warning sign, as in identifying poisons. [1820–30] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | skull and crossbones - emblem warning of danger or deathblack flag, Jolly Roger, pirate flag, blackjack - a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate shipemblem - special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc. |
Translationsskull and crossbones
skull and crossbonesalerts consumers to presence of poison; represents death. [Folklore: Misc.]See: Danger
skull and crossbonessymbolizing mortality; sign on poison bottles. [World Culture: Brewer Dictionary, 1009]See: Deathskull and crossbones
skull and crossbonesn. pl. skulls and crossbones A representation of a human skull above two long crossed bones, a symbol of death used as a warning label on poisons.skull and crossbones
Words related to skull and crossbonesnoun emblem warning of danger or deathRelated Words- black flag
- Jolly Roger
- pirate flag
- blackjack
- emblem
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