crossbones
plural noun
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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
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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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