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crossbones

Syllables: cross·bonesUK/ˈkɹɒsbəʊnz/US/ˈkɹɔsboʊnz/

crossbones noun: a representation of two femurs (thighbones) crossed diagonally, chiefly combined with a human skull as a symbol of danger or death.

crossbones: a representation of two femurs (thighbones) crossed diagonally, chiefly combined with a human skull...
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Noun

crossbones pl (plural only)

  1. (plural, plural-only) A representation of two femurs (thighbones) crossed diagonally, chiefly combined with a human skull as a symbol of danger or death.

Forms of crossbones

alternative formcross-bones

Origin of crossbones

From cross + bones.

Words formed from crossbones

Phrases with crossbones

Questions about crossbones

What does crossbones mean?
Crossbones means a representation of two femurs (thighbones) crossed diagonally, chiefly combined with a human skull as a symbol of danger or death.
What part of speech is crossbones?
Crossbones is a noun.
How do you pronounce crossbones?
Crossbones is pronounced /ˈkɹɒsbəʊnz/ (UK).

Words near crossbones in the dictionary

  1. crossbodies
  2. crossbody
  3. crossbolt
  4. crossbolts
  5. crossboned
  6. crossbones
  7. crossborder
  8. crossbow
  9. crossbow-woman
  10. crossbow-women
  11. crossbower

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