Bust
Bust verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: busted the storekeeper on the nose and was promptly arrested for it
Skull
Skull noun - The case of bone that encloses the brain and supports the jaws of vertebrates.
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Both words in one sentence
- Perhaps it's no coincidence that they were sold alongside the Medusa bust in their year... Two-Faced: The left half of the Spider Lady's face is a skull.
Source: Creator / Grandin Road - Improvised Weapon: Sir Philip's harp and Sir Philip's skull—she used the latter to bust the former; the former to bash in the latter.
Source: Music / To Keep My Love Alive
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