skull

🇬🇧 UK/skʌl/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

The bony structure forming the head, enclosing the brain; used as a symbol of death.

头骨,颅骨;(象征死亡的)骷髅头

v.

To hit someone on the head.

打某人的头

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
skullother
=skull

Common Collocations

  • 1.skull fracture颅骨骨折
  • 2.skull and crossbones骷髅旗(骷髅与交叉骨)
  • 3.human skull人类颅骨
  • 4.thick skull脑袋不开窍(榆木脑袋)

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The archaeologists unearthed a human skull estimated to be over 3,000 years old.

  • 2.

    The pirate flag bore the iconic skull and crossbones symbol.

  • 3.

    He suffered a skull fracture after falling from the scaffolding.

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