n., pl. skulls and crossbones.
A representation of a human skull above two long crossed bones, a symbol of death once used by pirates and now used as a warning label on poisons.
| Dictionary: skull and crossbones |
A representation of a human skull above two long crossed bones, a symbol of death once used by pirates and now used as a warning label on poisons.
| Fine Arts Dictionary: skull and crossbones |
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.)
| Medical Dictionary: skull and crossbones |
A representation of a human skull above two long crossed bones, a symbol of death used as a warning label on poisons.
| WordNet: skull and crossbones |
The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
emblem warning of danger or death
| Wikipedia: Skull and crossbones |
Skull and crossbones is a symbol consisting of a human skull and two bones (long bones) crossed together under the skull:
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