Crossbones (Noun)
Meaning
Two crossed bones (or a representation of two crossed bones) used as a symbol danger or death.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The pirate flag featured a skull and crossbones, striking fear into the hearts of all who saw it.
- The warning sign on the hazardous waste container had a prominent crossbones symbol to indicate the danger within.
- The poison bottle was labeled with a crossbones and the words "highly toxic" to deter anyone from touching it.
- The warning sign on the old mine shaft had a faded crossbones and the words "danger: do not enter".
- The flag of the pirate ship flew high, its black and white crossbones visible to all as it sailed into the harbor.