Skull

Meaning

the bony framework of the head that protects the brain

the bony structure that forms the head and protects the brain

Example Sentences

The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.

The archaeologists found an ancient human skull.

Example Expressions

skull and crossbones

Synonyms

cranium, head bone, braincase, head, noggin, dome

Entry 1

cranium, head bone, braincase

Entry 2

cranium, head, braincase, noggin, dome

Antonyms

brain, soft tissue, none, flesh

Entry 1

brain, soft tissue

Entry 2

none, flesh

Collocations

human skull, skull fracture, skull bone, thick skull, fractured skull, skull bones, skull shape

Entry 1

human skull, skull fracture, skull bone, thick skull

Entry 2

fractured skull, human skull, skull bones, skull shape