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skull

 

[ skสŒl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy

The skull is the bony structure that forms the head of a human or animal.

Synonyms

cranium, head, skullcap

Examples of usage

  • The skull protects the brain.
  • The skull consists of several bones including the frontal bone and the occipital bone.
Context #2 | Noun

symbolism

In many cultures, the skull is a symbol of death or mortality.

Synonyms

cranium, death's head

Examples of usage

  • The skull and crossbones symbol is often used to represent danger or poison.
  • Some people use skull imagery in fashion to convey a sense of rebellion.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To skull something means to drink it quickly in one go.

Synonyms

chug, gulp

Examples of usage

  • He skulled his beer in one gulp.
  • She skulled her coffee before rushing to work.

Translations

Translations of the word "skull" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น crรขnio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ‹เคชเคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schรคdel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tengkorak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะตั€ะตะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czaszka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ ญ่“‹้ชจ (ใšใŒใ„ใ“ใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crรขne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crรกneo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kafatasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‘๊ฐœ๊ณจ (dugaegol)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู…ุฌู…ุฉ (jumjuma)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lebka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lebka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคด้ชจ (tรณugว”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lobanja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถfuรฐkรบpa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐััาฏะนะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก แƒฅแƒแƒšแƒ (tavis qala)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™llษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ crรกneo

Word origin

The word 'skull' has its origins in Old English 'scylu', which referred to the skull or head of a human or animal. The word has remained relatively unchanged in its meaning over the centuries, continuing to refer to the bony structure that encases the brain. The skull has also been used symbolically in various cultures to represent death, danger, or rebellion. In informal contexts, the verb 'skull' has taken on the meaning of drinking something quickly. Overall, the word 'skull' has a long history of representing both the anatomical and symbolic aspects of the head.

See also: skullcap.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,032 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.