crossbones

English

Alternative forms

cross-bones

Etymology

A drawing of a skull and crossbones.

From cross +‎ bones.

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈkɹɒsbəʊnz/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈkɹɔsboʊnz/, /ˈkɹɑs-/
Hyphenation: cross‧bones

Noun

crossbones pl (plural only)

A representation of two femurs (thighbones) crossed diagonally, chiefly combined with a human skull as a symbol of danger or death.

Derived terms

skull and crossbones

Translations

representation of two femurs crossed diagonally

Finnish: luut ristissä

See also

Jolly Roger

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