skull

/skʌl/
noun
  1. The bone structure that forms the head and surrounds and protects the brain.
    • He wore a helmet to protect his skull while riding his motorcycle.
    • The doctor examined the X-ray of the patient's skull for any fractures.
    • Archaeologists discovered an ancient skull buried in the desert sand.
  2. A picture or model of a skull, often used as a symbol of death or danger.
    • She painted a small skull on her notebook as a decoration.
    • The pirate flag had a white skull on a black background.
    • A skull and crossbones on a bottle means the contents are poisonous.
  3. A person's head or brain, used informally to refer to intelligence or thinking.
    • He has a thick skull and never listens to advice.
    • I can't get that song out of my skull.
    • You need to use your skull to solve this puzzle.
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