crossbones

cross·bones

C0761300 (krôs′bōnz′, krŏs′-)pl.n. A representation of two bones placed crosswise, usually under a skull, symbolizing danger or death.

crossbones

(ˈkrɒsˌbəʊnz) pl n See skull and crossbones

cross•bones

(ˈkrɔsˌboʊnz, ˈkrɒs-)

n.pl. a representation of two bones placed crosswise, usu. below a skull, to symbolize death. [1790–1800]

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crossbones - two crossed bones (or a representation of two crossed bones) used as a symbol danger or deathsymbolic representation, symbolisation, symbolization, symbol - something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible; "the eagle is a symbol of the United States"

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