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crossbones

cross·bones [ kráwss bnz ]


plural noun 
Definition:
 
symbol of two crossed bones: a representation of two human thighbones crossing each other in the middle, traditionally placed beneath a skull as a symbol of death. The image of crossbones lying below a skull was traditionally used by pirates on their flag Jolly Roger and in modern times is used to show that something is poisonous.

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