Skull
/skˈʌl/
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Definition
(noun) The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.
Sentence Examples
Closer examination revealed that the skull had been crushed by some heavy blow.
The human skull consists of 23 bones.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ protects the brain from injury and provides structure for the face.