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skull Definition and Meaning in English (skull definition)

noun
Synonyms:cranium
Quick Answer • Definition

Skull definition: The bony framework of the head, enclosing the brain and supporting the face.

Definitions of Skull

  1. 1noun

    The bony framework of the head, enclosing the brain and supporting the face.

Example Sentences

“The doctor examined the X-ray of the patient's skull.”

“A helmet protects the skull from injury.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounskullcap
adjectiveskulled

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

skull and crossbonesexpression

A symbol of death or danger, often associated with pirates or poison.

thick skullidiom

A person who is slow to understand or learn.

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Skull definition: The bony framework of the head, enclosing the brain and supporting the face.
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'Skull' translates to 'skull' in English. Skull definition: The bony framework of the head, enclosing the brain and supporting the face.
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