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cross·bones

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

(ˈkrɒsˌbəʊnz)
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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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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.crossbones - two crossed bones (or a representation of two crossed bones) used as a symbol danger or deathcrossbones - two crossed bones (or a representation of two crossed bones) used as a symbol danger or death
symbolic 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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Translations

crossbones

[ˈkrɒsbəʊnz] NPL → tibias fpl cruzadas
see skull
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crossbones

[ˈkrɒsbəʊnz]
see skull and crossbonescross-border adj [ˌkrɒsˈbɔːrdər]
[trade, shopping] → transfrontalier/ière
[raid, attack, terrorism] → transfrontalier/ière
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