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skull

/skʌl/
Meanings
  • noun

    The skeleton containing the brain; the cranium and its contents.

    - "The archaeologist discovered a human skull in the excavation site."
    - "The skull is the most important part of the human skeleton."
    - "The artist created a sculpture of a human skull."
  • verb

    To defeat someone completely; to outlast or outdo.

    - "My team really skulled the competition in the final match."
    - "My car really skulled the off-road terrain."
    - "He skulled his opponent in the chess tournament."
Pronunciation
  1. /skʌl/



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Synonyms

brainpan , harnpan , shoal
Rhymes
Words rhyming with skull
duel , fool , rule , mool , cool , pool , gool , school
Variants
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Etymology
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Old English sculle, from skulan, to cover; related to German Schädel and Dutch schoot, both meaning skull.

Trivia
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  1. A human skull contains approximately 22 bones.

  2. The largest human skull on record is that of a Kwakwiutl Native American named Kwakw'alas, who measured 12 inches long and 10 inches wide.

  3. The smallest human skull on record is that of a premature baby, measuring only 1.5 inches long and 1 inch wide.

  4. The average human skull weighs about 7 pounds.

Related Concepts
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  1. Cranium: The skull is also known as the cranium, which is the part of the skeleton that encloses the brain and protects it from injury.

  2. Skeleton: The skull is a part of the skeleton, which is the framework of bones that supports the body and protects its internal organs.

Culture
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Throughout history, the skull has been a symbol of death, power, and rebirth. In many cultures, skulls have been used as decorative objects, talismans, and symbols of victory. In literature and art, skulls have been depicted as symbols of mortality and the passage of time.

How to Memorize "skull"

  1. visualize

    - Close your eyes and imagine a human head. Now, imagine taking away the soft tissues, leaving only the bones. The remaining structure is the skull.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word skull with the image of a human head or a skeleton.
    - Think of the skull as the protective container for the brain.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word skull with the word 'container for the brain' or 'protector of the brain'.

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