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skull and crossbones

 
pronunciation:
skuhl nd kraws bonz
part of speech: noun
definition: a simple image that looks like a human skull with two long bones crossed beneath it. A skull and crossbones image was used on the flags of pirate ships at one time and now is used as a warning symbol, especially on things that contain poison.