Crossbones

Pronunciation: /krɔsboʊnz/

Definitions of crossbones

noun a pair of bones, usually depicted as a skull and crossbones, used as a symbol of danger or death

Example Sentences

A1 Pirates often use the symbol of crossbones on their flags.

A2 The skull and crossbones is a common warning symbol for danger.

B1 The crossbones on the sign indicated that the area was hazardous.

B2 The pirate ship sailed under a black flag with white crossbones.

C1 The crossbones motif was a recurring theme in the artist's work.

C2 The detective found a clue in the form of a necklace with a crossbones pendant.

Examples of crossbones in a Sentence

formal The flag with the crossbones symbolizes danger and warning.

informal I saw a tattoo of crossbones on his arm.

slang I wouldn't mess with that guy, he's got crossbones on his jacket.

figurative The crossbones of betrayal were evident in her actions.

Grammatical Forms of crossbones

• plural: crossbones
• comparative: more crossbones
• superlative: most crossbones
• present tense: crossbones
• future tense: will crossbones
• perfect tense: have crossboned
• continuous tense: am crossboning
• singular: crossbone
• positive degree: crossbones
• infinitive: to crossbone
• gerund: crossboning
• participle: crossboned

Origin and Evolution of crossbones

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'crossbones' is derived from the combination of the word 'cross' and 'bones', referring to the image of crossed bones often used as a symbol of danger or mortality.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to symbolize death or danger, the term 'crossbones' has evolved to be commonly associated with pirate flags and the Jolly Roger symbol.