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crossbones

🇬🇧 UK/'krɒsbәunz/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLC2

Definitions

n.

A symbol consisting of two bones crossed diagonally, typically combined with a skull to represent danger or death.

交叉骨图形(常与骷髅头组合,象征危险或死亡)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
crossacross, intersecting
+
bonesstem
=crossbones

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The pirate flag displayed a skull and crossbones symbol.

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