Definition of skull

skullnoun

đầu lâu

/skʌl//skʌl/

The word "skull" has a fascinating etymology. It originates from Old English "scol", which was derived from Proto-Germanic "*skuliz", meaning "understanding, mind". This is because the skull was seen as the seat of the mind and the center of consciousness in ancient cultures. The word "skull" has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the bony structure of the head. Over time, the term has also taken on more macabre connotations, often being used to describe the grim reaper or death personified. Despite this, the etymological root of the word remains tied to the idea of the skull as a symbol of intelligence and cognitive function.

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the bone structure that forms the head and surrounds and protects the brain

cấu trúc xương hình thành nên đầu, bao quanh và bảo vệ não

Example:
  • a fractured skull

    hộp sọ bị gãy

  • the angel of death with his grinning skull

    thần chết với hộp sọ cười toe toét

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the head or the brain

cái đầu hoặc bộ não

Example:
  • Her skull was crammed with too many thoughts.

    Đầu óc cô bị nhồi nhét quá nhiều suy nghĩ.

  • When will he get it into his thick skull that I never want to see him again!

    Đến khi nào anh mới nhét được cái sọ dày của mình vào mà tôi không bao giờ muốn gặp lại anh nữa!

  • The soldiers' hair was cropped close to the skull.

    Tóc của người lính được cắt sát đầu lâu.

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