SINCE 1828
crossbones
plural noun
cross·bones
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Definition of crossbones
: two leg or arm bones placed or depicted crosswise — compare skull and crossbones
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crossbones
noun plural
cross·bones
| \ ˈkrȯs-ˌbōnz
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Kids Definition of crossbones
: two leg or arm bones placed or shown crosswise
The pirate's flag bore a skull and crossbones.
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