skull in English: The bones of the head that protect the brain. (noun)

Translation

The bones of the head that protect the brain.

Word origin

Probably from a Scandinavian word related to Old Norse skalli, meaning a bald head.

Gender

Pluralskulls

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The skull is the hard bone inside your head.

Scientists .

A skull can last for thousands of years.

cracked .

"Crack your skull" means to break the bone of your head.

head

The part of your body above your neck, with your eyes, ears, mouth, and brain.

bone

One of the hard white parts inside the body that hold it up.

brain

The part inside the head that people and animals use to think and feel.

body

The whole physical part of a person or animal.

dead

No longer living.

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