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skull

/skʌl/

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noun

The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.

Examples :

"The doctor examined the patient's skull for any signs of injury. "

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noun

A symbol for death; death's-head

Examples :

"The grim reaper's costume featured a skull, a symbol of death. "

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noun

The mind or brain.

Examples :

"My grandfather's skull was sharp and quick, even in his old age. "

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A crust formed on the ladle, etc. by the partial cooling of molten metal.

Examples :

"The metal worker carefully scraped the skull from the ladle before pouring the molten aluminum. "

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The crown of the headpiece in armour.

Examples :

"The knight wore a heavy helmet with a metal skull, protecting his head. "

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A shallow bow-handled basket.

Examples :

"My grandmother used a shallow, bow-handled skull to carry vegetables to market. "

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verb

To hit in the head with a fist, a weapon, or a thrown object.

Examples :

"The bully skullled the boy in the hallway. "

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verb

To strike the top of (the ball).

Examples :

"The batter skullled the baseball, sending it high into the air. "

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noun

(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

Examples :

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

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Examples :

"The skull of students in the class was enormous, with so many of them needing extra help. "

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