Definition of crossbones
:two leg or arm bones placed or depicted crosswise — compare skull and crossbones
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First Known Use of crossbones
1686
CROSSBONES Defined for Kids
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cross·bones
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ˈkrȯs-ˌbōnz
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Definition of crossbones for Students
:two leg or arm bones placed or shown crosswise
- The pirate's flag bore a skull and crossbones.
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