Definitions

1. noun

the hard, bony structure that forms the upper part of the head and contains the brain

“The skull was badly fractured in the accident.”

2. noun

the outer covering or case of something, especially a machine or a vehicle

“The team worked through the night to replace the skull of the old engine.”

3. noun

a skull as an object used for decorative purposes or as a symbol

“The artist used a human skull as a model for her sculpture.”

4. verb

to strike or hit something violently

“The car skull-ed the pavement and lost control.”