skull
noun
the bony framework of the head, enclosing the brain and supporting the face; the skeleton of the head.
skull-like
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a word derived from
skull.
Example Sentences
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Look for four additional Dilophosaurus figures — those mid-size dinos with ornate, skull-like fans surrounding their head — throughout the ride.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2025
Some of their bodies appear to be made of loosely linked tubers, and bared teeth give a few of their faces a skull-like quality.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 22, 2021
But children took the opportunity to dress up in Mexico-style Day of the Dead costumes as skull-like Catrinas, or as red-clad guards from the Netflix series “Squid Game.”
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 31, 2021
It’s produced in Newfoundland, Canada, and comes in skull-like bottle intended as a symbol of life, power and enlightenment.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 22, 2019
Black’s face looked more skull-like than ever as he stared at Pettigrew with his fathomless eyes.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
