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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

skull

/skʌl/ noun · British & US
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What does skull mean?

noun

The bony structure forming the upper part of the head, containing the brain, or a human skull, especially when used as a container for the head of a person who has been hanged.

Example

"The archaeologist carefully examined the ancient skull to determine its age."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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