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Uncommonskull
The correct spelling is skull.
How to pronounce skull
/skʌl/
nounIPA: /skʌl/
Say it like: Sku-ll
The correct spelling is skull. The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible. For example: "The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."
Usage Examples
“The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.
- 2.A symbol for death; death's-head
- 3.The mind or brain.
- 4.A crust formed on the ladle, etc. by the partial cooling of molten metal.
- 5.The crown of the headpiece in armour.
verb
- 1.To hit in the head with a fist, a weapon, or a thrown object.
- 2.To strike the top of (the ball).
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