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skull

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /skʌl/

Forms: skulls

skull means: The hard bones of the head and face that surround and protect the brain.

noun

HEAD BONESB1

The hard bones of the head and face that surround and protect the brain.

  • The skull protects the brain.
  • Doctors found a small crack in his skull.
  • The museum displays skulls of several large animals.

Common phrases: human skull, skull fracture, base of skull, animal skull

Questions about skull

What does skull mean?

The hard bones of the head and face that surround and protect the brain.

What is skull in other languages?

Türkçe: kafatası · Español: cráneo · Français: crâne · Deutsch: Schädel · Italiano: cranio · 日本語: 頭蓋骨

How do you pronounce skull?

It is pronounced /skʌl/.

How do you use skull in a sentence?

The skull protects the brain. Doctors found a small crack in his skull.

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