Meaning
skull
- the bony framework of the head; skull
In a sentence
Il medico esamina la radiografia del cranio.
The doctor is examining the X-ray of the skull.
Portare il casco protegge il cranio dalle cadute.
Wearing a helmet protects the skull from falls.
L'archeologo ha scoperto un cranio umano molto antico.
The archaeologist discovered a very ancient human skull.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cranio | masculine · singular |
| crani | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often heard in medical contexts or idioms involving head injuries.