The tolling of a bell announcing death. / (idiomatic, by extension) A sign or omen foretelling the death or destruction of something.

A human skull, as symbol of death. / A kind of hawk moth with pale markings on the back of the thorax somewhat like a skull.

(law) A punishment in which the offender is put to death by the state.

Synonym of suicide by cop / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see death, by, cop.

The deadly poisonous mushroom Amanita phalloides.

(poetic, figuratively, cliche) A very narrowly avoided, or close to, fatal situation.

plural of death squad

Alternative spelling of deathbed

Alternative spelling of deathbed

To do or perform an activity which is very risky, or dangerous, and could even cause one's death.