🇬🇧🇪🇸 crossbones - tibias cruzadas : English Lesson
noun
“Oops, the video you wanted took a vacation. Here’s a random one that didn’t!”
Meaning of "crossbones" ("tibias cruzadas"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
Crossbones are pictures of two long bones that are drawn in an “X” shape, usually under a skull, to warn people of danger or to show something is pirates’ property.
The pirate painted a giant skull and crossbones on his lunchbox so nobody would steal his sandwich again.
Mom said my room was so messy she should hang a skull and crossbones on the door to warn visitors.
I drew crossbones on my cookie jar, but my brother saw them as a challenge instead of a warning.
The cake had a huge skull and crossbones on top, which is a strange way to say “Happy Birthday, please enjoy dessert.”
Real pirate flags often showed skulls and crossbones to scare enemies from far away—basically the first extreme “keep out” sign in history.
A child finds a worn flag with crossbones fluttering on the beach. The child traces the white crossbones on the flag, then finds a small chest stamped with crossbones. A coat with painted crossbones hangs nearby, and a wooden sign shows crossbones above a cave. Heart racing, the child opens the chest and laughs at toy gold.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
Expanding your English vocabulary is one of the best ways to improve your pronunciation, spelling, and confidence in English. Watch the video above to memorize the word, understand its meaning, and see example sentences in action. Discover related words to grow your vocabulary naturally. Add words to your playlist for stress-free, effective learning—anytime, anywhere! Watch, learn, repeat.
