skull
word
/ˈskəɫ/
skuhl
/skˈʌl/
skuhl
Definition
The skull is the hard bone structure of the head that protects the brain and supports the face.
Usage & Nuances
This is an anatomical word and is common in medicine, biology, and everyday contexts about injury or Halloween imagery. In casual use, it can sound stronger or more graphic than 'head,' so don't use it when you simply mean the outside of the head.
Spanish: cráneoPortuguese (BR): crânioPortuguese (PT): crânioChinese (Simplified): 头骨 - 颅骨Chinese (Traditional): 頭骨 - 顱骨Hindi: खोपड़ी - कपालArabic: جمجمةBengali: খোপড়িRussian: черепJapanese: 頭蓋骨Vietnamese: hộp sọKorean: 두개골Turkish: kafatasıUrdu: کھوپڑیIndonesian: tengkorak
Example Sentences
The doctor looked at the X-ray of his skull.
basic
A human skull protects the brain.
basic
We saw a model of a skull in science class.
basic
He hit his head pretty hard, but luckily his skull wasn't fractured.
natural
That pirate flag has a skull and crossbones on it.
natural
I had a pounding headache that felt like it was inside my skull.
natural