A1 noun Neutre #2,661 le plus courant

skull

/skʌl/

The skull is the hard, bony structure that forms the head in humans and animals. Its main purpose is to protect the brain and support the shape of the face.

Exemples

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The doctor examined the X-ray to check for any cracks in the patient's skull.

The doctor examined the X-ray to check for any cracks in the patient's skull.

2

The human skull is composed of several bones that fuse together over time.

The human skull is composed of several bones that fuse together over time.

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You really have a thick skull if you can't understand this simple rule!

You really have a thick skull if you can't understand this simple rule!

Famille de mots

Nom
skull
Verb
skull
Adjectif
cranial
Apparenté
cranium
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'skull' as a hard 'shell' for your 'soul' (and brain).

Quiz rapide

The skeleton's _____ was the only part found in the desert.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : skull

Exemples

1

The doctor examined the X-ray to check for any cracks in the patient's skull.

everyday

The doctor examined the X-ray to check for any cracks in the patient's skull.

2

The human skull is composed of several bones that fuse together over time.

formal

The human skull is composed of several bones that fuse together over time.

3

You really have a thick skull if you can't understand this simple rule!

informal

You really have a thick skull if you can't understand this simple rule!

4

The cranial capacity of the fossilized skull suggests a highly developed species.

academic

The cranial capacity of the fossilized skull suggests a highly developed species.

5

The designer decided to use a stylized skull graphic for the edgy streetwear collection.

business

The designer decided to use a stylized skull graphic for the edgy streetwear collection.

Famille de mots

Nom
skull
Verb
skull
Adjectif
cranial
Apparenté
cranium

Collocations courantes

skull fracture a break in the bone of the head
human skull the head bone of a person
skull and crossbones a symbol of a skull over two crossed bones
thick skull a way to describe someone who is slow to understand
animal skull the head bone of a non-human creature

Phrases Courantes

skull and crossbones

a symbol used to represent danger, poison, or pirates

get it through your skull

to finally understand or accept something

thick-skulled

stubborn or slow to learn

Souvent confondu avec

skull vs scalp

The scalp is the skin covering the head, while the skull is the bone underneath.

skull vs shell

A shell is the hard outer layer of an egg or sea creature, not a part of a skeleton.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'skull' when referring specifically to the bone structure of the head. In casual conversation, it is often used metaphorically to refer to someone's intelligence or ability to listen.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the word 'head' when they specifically mean the bone structure. Use 'skull' for medical or skeletal contexts.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'skull' as a hard 'shell' for your 'soul' (and brain).

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Origine du mot

Derived from Middle English 'sculle', likely from Old Norse 'skalli' meaning a bald head or a shell.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: one skull, two skulls Often used as a noun adjunct: skull injury, skull surgery
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Contexte culturel

In many cultures, the skull is a symbol of death; however, in the Mexican 'Day of the Dead', decorated sugar skulls represent a celebration of life.

Quiz rapide

The skeleton's _____ was the only part found in the desert.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : skull

Mots lis

boned

B2

Primarily used as an adjective, 'boned' describes something that has a specific type of skeletal structure or a piece of meat from which the bones have been removed. In the context of garments, it refers to items reinforced with stiff strips, such as a corset, to maintain a specific shape.

boneyard

B2

A boneyard is a place where old, discarded, or obsolete items—typically large machinery like aircraft or vehicles—are stored or dismantled for parts. It is also an informal or regional term for a cemetery or burial ground.

bonfire

B2

A large, controlled outdoor fire lit for celebration, signaling, or to dispose of garden waste. It is typically much larger than a standard campfire and is often the centerpiece of a social or cultural event.

bongo

B2

To play the bongo drums or to strike a surface rhythmically and repeatedly with the fingers or palms. In academic or technical contexts, it often refers to the specific percussive action used in ethnomusicology or the observation of rhythmic motor patterns in behavioral studies.

bonito

B2

A bonito is a medium-sized, predatory marine fish belonging to the Scombridae family, which also includes tuna and mackerel. In culinary contexts, it is most famous for being dried, fermented, and smoked to create flakes used in Japanese stocks and seasonings.

bonkers

B2

An informal adjective used to describe someone or something that is crazy, insane, or highly eccentric. It can refer to a person's mental state, a chaotic situation, or an idea that seems completely absurd or wild.

bonny

B2

An adjective primarily used in British and Scottish English to describe someone, especially a woman or child, who is physically attractive, healthy, and cheerful. It conveys a sense of natural beauty combined with a robust or wholesome appearance.

bonsai

B2

Relating to the Japanese art of growing miniature trees in containers through careful pruning and wiring. When used as an adjective, it describes plants or objects that have been miniaturized or styled according to these aesthetic principles.

bony

B2

Describes someone or a part of the body that is very thin, allowing the underlying bone structure to be seen or felt. It also refers to anything made of or resembling bone, particularly in biological or anatomical contexts.

boo

B2

In informal contexts, 'boo' can be used as an adjective to describe something that is disappointing, poor in quality, or undesirable. It is more commonly recognized as a sound of disapproval or a slang term of endearment, but its use as a descriptor for 'bad' is found in specific colloquial dialects.

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