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crossbones
noun plural cross·bones \-ˌbōnz\
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
crossbones
noun plural cross·bones \ˈkrȯs-ˌbōnz\
Definition of CROSSBONES for Kids
: two leg or arm bones placed or shown crosswise <The pirate's flag bore a skull and crossbones.>
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