skull and crossbones

• رمز يتكون من جمجمة بشرية فوق عظمتين طويلتين متقاطعتين، استُخدم تقليديًا على أعلام القراصنة للدلالة على الخطر أو الموت، ويُستخدم حاليًا غالبًا كعلامة تحذير من المواد السامة أو الخطرة.

A symbol consisting of a human skull above two crossed long bones, traditionally used on pirate flags to signify danger or death, and now commonly used as a warning label for poisonous substances or hazardous materials.

1. Symbol of death or dangerB1formal

   A symbol consisting of a human skull above two crossed bones, traditionally used to represent death, poison, or piracy.

   الجمجمة والعظمتان المتصاحبتان

   • The pirate ship flew a black flag with a skull and crossbones.
   • Poison bottles are often labeled with a skull and crossbones.
   • The skull and crossbones is a universal warning sign for toxic substances.

2. Pirate flagA2informal

   The Jolly Roger flag used by pirates to identify themselves and intimidate their targets.

   علم القراصنة

   • The crew raised the skull and crossbones before attacking the merchant ship.
   • In movies, pirates always sail under the skull and crossbones.
   • The skull and crossbones became the iconic emblem of piracy.