Skull: meaning, definitions and examples
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skull
[ skสl ]
anatomy
The skull is the bony structure that forms the head of a human or animal.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The skull protects the brain.
- The skull consists of several bones including the frontal bone and the occipital bone.
symbolism
In many cultures, the skull is a symbol of death or mortality.
Synonyms
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "skull" in other languages:
๐ต๐น crรขnio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคชเคกเคผเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Schรคdel
๐ฎ๐ฉ tengkorak
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะตะฟ
๐ต๐ฑ czaszka
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ญ่้ชจ (ใใใใใค)
๐ซ๐ท crรขne
๐ช๐ธ crรกneo
๐น๐ท kafatasฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๊ฐ๊ณจ (dugaegol)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌู ุฌู ุฉ (jumjuma)
๐จ๐ฟ lebka
๐ธ๐ฐ lebka
๐จ๐ณ ๅคด้ชจ (tรณugว)
๐ธ๐ฎ lobanja
๐ฎ๐ธ hรถfuรฐkรบpa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐััาฏะนะตะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแก แฅแแแ (tavis qala)
๐ฆ๐ฟ kษllษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ crรกneo
Etymology
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.
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- 6029 preserving
- 6030 waiver
- 6031 completing
- 6032 skull
- 6033 cooled
- 6034 reorganization
- 6035 motivated
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