skull and crossbones
noun
plural skulls and crossbones
: a representation of a human skull over crossbones usually used as a warning of danger to life
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Among the jewelry in her extensive brooch collection, Queen Camilla inherited the late Queen Elizabeth II’s regimental brooch, featuring the skull and crossbones symbol, following the long-reigning monarch’s death in 2022.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
One of the threats, said Bentrup, included a photo of him with a skull and crossbones.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Dec. 2025
Their branding, the skull and crossbones — inspired by a visit McCormack made to the Oakland, now Las Vegas, Raiders of the NFL — has proved popular, especially with American fans, some of whom fly to the UK and attend games.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2025
In the video Platner has a skull and crossbones tattoo, which resembles the Totenkopf, on his chest.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
One of the threats, said Bentrup, included a photo of him with a skull and crossbones.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Dec. 2025
Their branding, the skull and crossbones — inspired by a visit McCormack made to the Oakland, now Las Vegas, Raiders of the NFL — has proved popular, especially with American fans, some of whom fly to the UK and attend games.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2025
In the video Platner has a skull and crossbones tattoo, which resembles the Totenkopf, on his chest.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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skull and crossbones
noun
skull and cross·bones
-ˈkrȯs-ˌbōnz 
plural skulls and crossbones
: a representation of a human skull over crossbones used as a warning of danger to life
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