crossbones
UK/'krɒsbәunz/US
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Definitions
n.
A representation of two crossed bones, used (with a skull) as a symbol of danger or death
交叉骨图形（常与骷髅一起象征危险或死亡）
Root Breakdown
Native Englishcross + bones = bones laid across each other in an X. Almost always paired in 'skull and crossbones,' the symbol on pirate flags and poison labels.
Root cross still carries 7 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.skull and crossbones骷髅与交叉骨
Example Sentences
- 1.
The bottle was marked with a skull and crossbones.