— skull-less , adj. — skull-like , adj.
/skul/ , n.
1. the bony framework of the head, enclosing the brain and supporting the face; the skeleton of the head.
2. the head as the center of knowledge and understanding; mind: to get literature's great ideas through our skulls.
3. Armor. the part of a helmet that covers the top of the head.
4. out of one's skull , Slang. crazy; demented.
[ 1175-1225; ME scolle skalli ]