skull

• Estructura ósea que forma la cabeza y protege el cerebro en los vertebrados; por extensión, puede referirse a la cabeza o a una representación de la calavera.

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.

   Cráneo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbrainpancraniumhead

2. B1informal

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

   Calavera como símbolo de muerte

   • 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.

   Sinónimosmemento moriskull and crossbones