skull

About 8.67 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.
2. noun These bones as a symbol for death; death's-head.
3. noun The mind or brain.
4. noun A crust formed on the ladle, etc. by the partial cooling of molten metal.
5. noun The crown of the headpiece in armour.
6. noun A shallow bow-handled basket.
7. noun The head or master of a college.
8. verb To hit in the head with a fist, a weapon, or a thrown object.

Similar words

cranium brain skeleton face headache forehead scalp head crane crossbones

Often followed by

and of is was in base with fracture to

Word family

skulled skulling skulls