Meanings
The bony structure that forms the head in vertebrates, enclosing the brain and supporting the face.
وہ ہڈی کی ساخت جو ریڑھ کی ہڈی والے جانوروں کے سر کو بناتی ہے، دماغ کو ڈھانپتی ہے اور چہرے کی حمایت کرتی ہے۔
خوپڑی
khopdi
Common Collocations
- human skull
- skull fracture
- skull shape
Example Sentences
The skull protects the brain from injury.
خوپڑی دماغ کو چوٹ سے بچاتی ہے۔
Khopdi dimaag ko chot se bachati hai.
Scientists study the fossils of ancient skulls.
سائنسدان قدیم خوپڑیوں کے فوسلز کا مطالعہ کرتے ہیں۔
Scientists qadeem khopdiyon ke fossils ka mutala karte hain.
The shape of the skull can vary among different species.
خوپڑی کی شکل مختلف اقسام میں مختلف ہو سکتی ہے۔
Khopdi ki shakl mukhtalif aqsam mein mukhtalif ho sakti hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of the protective helmet-like structure that guards the brain.
Imagine a skull as a hard shell protecting the delicate parts inside.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old Norse "skalli" — bald head
First known use: 14th century
The term 'skull' has Old Norse roots and has been used in English since the late 14th century, primarily in reference to the bony structure of the head.