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skull Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
The bony framework of the head of vertebrates that encloses and protects the brain and supports the face.
Usage Example
"The archaeologist carefully brushed dirt away from the human cranium found at the excavation site."
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cranium
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brainpan
• noun (Context 2)
The head or mind, often used informally to refer to intelligence, intellect, or common sense.
Usage Example
"He needs to get it through his thick head that the deadline is absolutely non-negotiable."
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head
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mind
brain
• verb (Context 3)
To hit a ball above its center, causing it to travel low to the ground and often too far (especially in golf).
Usage Example
"He managed to top his approach shot right over the green and into the back bunker."
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top
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blade
• verb (Context 4)
To strike someone or something directly on the head.
Usage Example
"The furious player was immediately ejected after attempting to bean his opponent with a bat."
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bean
Weak
clobber
strike
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Skull. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/skull