Sekirov Dictionary

skull

/ˈskʌl/

noun 7
verb 3
forms 3
phrases 1

noun7

the hard case of bone in the head that holds the brain and gives the face its shape
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These bones as a symbol for death; death's-head.
- Thine are these orbs of light and shade; ⁠Thou madest Life in man and brute; ⁠Thou madest Death; and lo, thy foot Is on the skull which thou hast made. — 1850
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(figurative) The mind or brain.
- My thoughts are flying around in my skull like fireflies in a jar, but all of a sudden I'm unbearably tired and can't stay awake. — 2006
The crown of the headpiece in armour.
A crust formed on the ladle, etc. by the partial cooling of molten metal.
(Scotland) A shallow bow-handled basket.
(slang, no longer used) The head or master of a college.

verb3

To hit in the head with a fist, a weapon, or a thrown object.
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To strike the top of (the ball).
- Monte swung so hard at the next ball that he skulled it straight right, into the pond: 8 in, 9 out. — 2002
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To drink everything that remains in a glass by upending it.
- She nearly skulled the next drink and, despite feeling a little woozy, she felt a lot better. — 2016

forms

skulled · skulling · skulls

Phrases with skull

skull-splitting
Of a severe headache or migraine.

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