crossbone

[US]/ˈkrɒsˌbəʊn/
[UK]/ˈkrɔːsˌboʊn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Cross bone; a bone shaped like a cross; often associated with the pirate symbol (Jolly Roger) or the name of a mobile suit in fiction.
adj.Relating to a crossbone pattern or the fictional Crossbone Vanguard faction.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

skull and crossbones

crossbones

jolly roger crossbones

crossbones symbol

poison crossbones

crossbones and skull

crossbones sign

crossbones motif

crossbones embroidery

crossbones flag

Example Sentences

the pirate flag featured a skull and crossbones against a black background.

she made a crossbone gesture to signal danger to her teammate.

the warning label displayed a skull and crossbones to indicate poisonous contents.

the yoga instructor demonstrated the crossbone pose for spinal flexibility.

the ancient emblem was painted with a skull and crossbones as a warning.

children love the playful skull and crossbones design on their lunch boxes.

the detective noticed the crossbone tattoo on the suspect's forearm.

medical students studied the crossbone structure in their anatomy class.

the video game character wore armor decorated with skull and crossbones.

the warning sign showed skull and crossbones to mark the hazardous area.

he drew a quick crossbone sketch during the business meeting.

the halloween costume included an authentic skull and crossbones pattern.

the sailor had a skull and crossbones tattoo on his upper arm.

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