skull

noun
UK: /skʌl/
US: /skʌl/

  1. The bone structure that forms the head and protects the brain.

    1. The doctor examined the X-ray of my skull after the accident. [ ] [ ]
    2. Archaeologists discovered an ancient human skull during the excavation that gave them clues about early humans. [ ] [ ]

  2. A symbol representing death, often depicted as a bony head.

    1. The pirate flag had a skull and crossbones to inspire fear. [ ] [ ]
    2. The electric fence warning sign showed a skull to indicate danger of electrocution. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cranium braincase head
skull transitive-verb

  1. To hit someone on the head, often forcefully.

    1. Don't skull anyone, it's illegal and dangerous. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hockey player was penalized for attempting to skull the opposing player during the game. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "skull" in English means: The bone structure that forms the head and protects the brain., A symbol representing death, often depicted as a bony head..

The phonetic transcription of "skull" is /skʌl/ in British English and /skʌl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "skull": cranium, braincase, head.

Example usage of "skull": "The doctor examined the X-ray of my skull after the accident.". More examples on the page.