skull

• Substantivo que designa a estrutura óssea que forma a cabeça e protege o cérebro nos vertebrados. Pode também se referir à cabeça ou ao crânio de forma coloquial, ou a uma pessoa vista como inteligente.

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.

   Crânio

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbrainpancraniumhead

2. B1informal

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

   Caveira

   • 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.

   Sinônimosmemento moriskull and crossbones