skull

• اسم يدل على البنية العظمية التي تشكل الرأس وتحيط بالدماغ لدى الفقاريات. ويُطلق أيضًا على الجمجمة أو الهيكل العظمي للرأس ككل.

A noun referring to the bony structure that forms the head and encloses the brain in vertebrates.

1. Bone structure of the headA2formalmedical

   The bony structure that forms the head, enclosing and protecting the brain.

   جمجمة

   • The archaeologist carefully examined the ancient skull.
   • A severe blow to the skull can cause brain injury.
   • The human skull consists of several fused bones.

   المرادفاتbrainpancraniumhead

2. B1informal

   A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death or danger.

   جمجمة

   • The pirate flag featured a skull and crossbones.
   • He wore a t-shirt with a skull printed on it.
   • The skull symbol is often used on warning labels for poisons.

   المرادفاتmemento moriskull and crossbones