skull and crossbones

Noun

Meaning

emblem warning of danger or death

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

skull-and-crossbones

Synonyms

jack baton armory brassard black flag chain cross skull button collar badge symbol fleur-de-lis prodrome blazonry
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Hypernyms

emblem

Examples

On some crucifixes a skull and crossbones are shown below the corpus, referring to Golgotha ( Calvary ), the site at which Jesus was crucified, which the Gospels say means in Hebrew "the place of the skull." Source: Internet

Once, they were kept in containers marked with skull and crossbones; on the infrequent occasions of their use, the utmost care was taken that they should come in contact with the target and with nothing else. Source: Internet

He has the original “Death Dealers” banner – a home-made skull and crossbones superimposed over a cross – that flew for a time over our scout vehicle. Source: Internet

These high-waisted swim bottoms have an allover skull and crossbones print, plus the classic Hot Topic logo in red around the waistband. Source: Internet

OTC Markets Group warns investors with a skull and crossbones symbol to take extra care when investing in certain securities. Source: Internet

Minefield marking can include the including sticks, the red-and-white signposts and tape emblazoned with a skull and crossbones. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

skull skull ache skull and bones skull base skull base disease skull bone