crossbones

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Noun crossbones has 1 sense

crossbones - two crossed bones (or a representation of two crossed bones) used as a symbol danger or death
--₁ is a kind of symbol, symbolization, symbolisation, symbolic representation

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Crossbones

Definition:

Crossbones, commonly represented as two crossed bones, is a symbol traditionally associated with pirates or danger. It can also refer to the skeletal remains of crossed bones.

Parts of Speech:

Noun
Plural noun: crossbones

Senses:

Sense 1:

A symbol traditionally associated with pirates or danger.

Sample sentence: The flag of the notorious pirate ship proudly displayed the image of crossbones.

Sense 2:

Skeletal remains of crossed bones.

Sample sentence: The archaeologists made an exciting discovery when they found a burial site containing a skull and a pair of crossbones.

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