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)

1. 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