Synonyms of skull
5 similar words
Another word for skull is brainpan. Other synonyms of skull are harnpan, brainbox, cranium and brain bucket.
Synonyms and similar words for skull
nounMore synonyms
- brainpanThe braincase; the skull.
- harnpanThe brainpan; the skull.
- brainbox informalThe skull; the head.
- craniumSynonym of skull.
- brain bucket dated, informalThe skull; the head.
Meaning of skull
- noun The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.
- noun These bones as a symbol for death; death's-head.
- noun The mind or brain.
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Questions about synonyms of skull
- What is another word for skull?
- Skull has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as brainpan, harnpan, brainbox, cranium and brain bucket.
- What does skull mean?
- Skull means the main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.
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