Crossbones
(noun)
A symbol of danger or death, typically depicted as a skull with two bones crossed behind it.
Origin:
From the two bones which form the shape of a cross, typically depicted as skull and crossbones.
Examples:
- A warning sign with crossbones indicates a hazardous area.
- The pirate flag had a skull and crossbones on it.
- The crossbones on the bottle of poison warned of its deadly contents.
- The crossbones are a symbol of death and danger.
- The crossbones are used as a warning symbol on many hazardous materials.