Pronunciation: /skʌl ənd krɔːsboʊnz/
noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'skull and crossbones' represent a symbol typically associated with danger or poison.
A1 The pirate flag had a skull and crossbones on it.
A2 The children dressed up as pirates with skull and crossbones bandanas.
B1 The warning sign on the door had a skull and crossbones symbol.
B2 The treasure map was marked with a skull and crossbones to indicate danger.
C1 The poison bottle was labeled with a skull and crossbones to show it was toxic.
C2 The pirate captain's hat was adorned with a skull and crossbones emblem.
conjunction A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. 'And' is a conjunction that connects 'skull' and 'crossbones' in this phrase.
A1 Pirates often fly a flag with a skull and crossbones.
A2 The treasure map had a marking of a skull and crossbones to indicate danger.
B1 The warning label on the toxic substance had a symbol of a skull and crossbones.
B2 The old pirate ship was adorned with a large skull and crossbones on its sails.
C1 The historical museum displayed a collection of artifacts including a skull and crossbones flag from a pirate ship.
C2 The secret society used a symbol of a skull and crossbones to mark their meetings locations.
formal The skull and crossbones symbol is often used to represent poison or danger.
informal I saw a flag with a skull and crossbones on it while walking by the beach.
slang Watch out for that guy, he's got a tattoo of a skull and crossbones on his arm.
figurative The abandoned house had a spooky vibe, like a place where you might find a skull and crossbones hidden away.
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