Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
skull-and-crossbones
noun
ˈskəl ənd ˈkrɔsˌboʊnz
Definition
A symbol representing danger, toxicity, or poison, typically showing a human skull above two crossed bones.
Examples
- The bottle was marked with a skull-and-crossbones to indicate that it contained toxic chemicals.
- In pirate lore, the skull-and-crossbones is often associated with the Jolly Roger flag.
Meaning
The skull-and-crossbones emblem is commonly used to signify that a substance is harmful or poisonous. It serves as a warning to avoid contact or ingestion.
Synonyms
- danger symbol
- poison symbol
- Jolly Roger
