skull and crossbones

• Símbolo formado por um crânio humano sobre dois ossos longos cruzados, tradicionalmente usado em bandeiras piratas para indicar perigo ou morte e, atualmente, frequentemente usado como aviso de substâncias tóxicas ou materiais perigosos.

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.

   Caveira e ossos cruzados

   • 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.

   Bandeira pirata

   • 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.