crossbones

ˈkrɒsˌboʊnz
crossbones: two bones placed in an X shape, symbolizing death or danger
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Translation of crossbones from English into German

Noun, plural

symbol of death

two bones placed in an X shape, symbolizing death or danger
  • The pirate flag featured a skull and crossbones.Die Piratenflagge zeigte einen Totenkopf und Knochenkreuz
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Expressions with crossbones: examples in English and translations in German

Totenkopf mit gekreuzten Knochen
Totenkopf
The skull and crossbones warns people not to touch.

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  • crossbones: two bones placed in an X shape, symbolizing death or danger
    (symbol of death) Knochenkreuz

Synonyms and analogies of crossbones in English

n.skull and crossbonesMore synonyms

Examples of crossbones in a sentence

  • The ancient tomb was marked with crossbones.

Translations of "crossbones" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
diegekreuzte Knochennpl.

In folklore, crossbones can symbolize the journey to the afterlife.

In der Folklore können gekreuzte Knochen die Reise ins Jenseits symbolisieren.

FUNNY&PRACTICAL: Each tray makes 8 cubes, including 4 skulls and 4 crossbones.

FUNNY&PRAKTISCH: Jedes Tablett macht 8 Würfel, darunter 4 Schädel und 4 gekreuzte Knochen.

derKreuzknochennm.

There are also several skulls and crossbones under the cross and when one of these is found, the round ends.

Es gibt auch mehrere Totenköpfe und Kreuzknochen unter dem Kreuz und wenn einer von diesen gefunden wird, endet die Runde.

Button with skull, crossbones and red star on the forehead.[...]

Button mit Totenkopf, Kreuzknochen und rotem Stern auf der Stirn.[...]

gekreuzten Knochen

In movies, the appearance of crossbones usually signals danger approaching.

In Filmen signalisiert das Auftauchen von gekreuzten Knochen normalerweise drohende Gefahr.

The front of the memorial is taken by two crossbones under a skull.

Die Front des Gedenksteins wird von zwei gekreuzten Knochen unter einem Totenschädel eingenommen.

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crossbones: Examples and translations in context

The band used a crossbones logo on their album cover to hint at rebellion.

Die Band verwendete ein Logo mit gekreuzten Knochen auf ihrem Albumcover, um Rebellion anzudeuten.

Her artwork incorporated a crossbones design, evoking feelings of mortality.

Ihr Kunstwerk beinhaltete ein Design mit gekreuzten Knochen, das Gefühle der Sterblichkeit hervorrief.

He wore a shirt with a crossbones design to a pirate-themed party.

Er trug ein Hemd mit einem Design aus gekreuzten Knochen zu einer Piraten-Themenparty.

The map included a crossbones symbol to mark a hidden treasure.

Die Karte enthielt ein Symbol mit gekreuzten Knochen, um einen versteckten Schatz zu markieren.

The emblem of crossbones warned people to keep away from hazardous areas.

Das Emblem mit den gekreuzten Knochen warnte die Menschen, sich von gefährlichen Bereichen fernzuhalten.

During the game, the players used a crossbones image to signify risk.

Während des Spiels verwendeten die Spieler ein Bild mit gekreuzten Knochen, um Risiko zu signalisieren.

It depicts a winged skull with crossbones surrounded by a circle of stars.

Hier zeigt sich ein geflügelter Totenkopf mit gekreuzten Knochen und Ornamenten in einem Sternkreis.

She decorated her haunted house with skulls and crossbones for Halloween.

Sie dekorierte ihr Spukhaus zu Halloween mit Totenköpfen und gekreuzten Knochen.

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skull and crossbones
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