First Known Use: 13th century
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1skull
noun \ˈskəl\
: the structure of bones that form the head and face of a person or animal
Full Definition of SKULL
1
: the skeleton of the head of a vertebrate forming a bony or cartilaginous case that encloses and protects the brain and chief sense organs and supports the jaws
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Origin of SKULL
Middle English skulle, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish dialect skulle skull
Related to SKULL
- Synonyms
- cranium
2skull
transitive verb
Definition of SKULL
1
: to hit on the head
2
: to unintentionally hit (a golf ball or shot) with the bottom edge of the clubface
First Known Use of SKULL
1945
SKULL Defined for Kids
skull
noun \ˈskəl\
Definition of SKULL for Kids
: the case of bone or cartilage that forms the skeleton of the head and face, encloses the brain, and supports the jaws
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skull
noun \ˈskəl\
Medical Definition of SKULL
: the skeleton of the head forming a bony case that encloses and protects the brain and chief sense organs and supports the jaws
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