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View synonyms for skull and crossbones

skull and crossbones

noun

  1. a representation of a front view of a human skull above two crossed bones, originally used on pirates' flags and now used as a warning sign, as in designating substances as poisons.


skull and crossbones

noun

  1. a picture of the human skull above two crossed thighbones, formerly on the pirate flag, now used as a warning of danger or death
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


skull and crossbones

  1. A picture or outline of a human skull and two crossed arm or leg bones. Pirate ships are supposed to have used the skull and crossbones on their flags. ( See also Jolly Roger .)


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Word History and Origins

Origin of skull and crossbones1

First recorded in 1820–30
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Example Sentences

When Shagarach stepped from the car on his way to meet Mr. Skull-and-Crossbones he found that he was early.

By the way, my correspondent, Mr. Skull-and-Crossbones, has honored me again.

I was determined—I think we were all determined—not to be bullied by these islanders and their skull-and-crossbones ditty.

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