crossbones

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A representation of two bones crossed diagonally, especially as a symbol of danger or death
two crossed bones (or a representation of two crossed bones) used as a symbol danger or death
A representation of two of the leg bones or arm bones of a skeleton, laid crosswise, often surmounted with a skull, and serving as a symbol of death
{i} two bones placed crosswise (usually as a warning of death or danger)
see skull and crossbones. skull and crossbones
skull and crossbones
An outline of a human skull and two crossed bones; a symbol of death traditionally used on the Jolly Roger, but now used as a warning on poisons
skull-and-crossbones
Alternative spelling of skull and crossbones
skulls and crossbones
plural form of skull and crossbones
skull and crossbones
symbol of death; warning sign placed on poison
skull and crossbones
emblem warning of danger or death
skull and crossbones
A skull and crossbones is a picture of a human skull above a pair of crossed bones which warns of death or danger. It used to appear on the flags of pirate ships and is now sometimes found on containers holding poisonous substances. Skull and crossbones stickers on the drums aroused the suspicion of the customs officers. 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
crossbones

    Hyphenation

    cross·bones

    Turkish pronunciation

    krôsbōnz

    Pronunciation

    /ˈkrôsˌbōnz/ /ˈkrɔːsˌboʊnz/
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