---
name: "skb_dequeue"
section: "9"
platform: "linux"
package: "linux-manual-4.9"
version: "4.9.228-1"
release: "Debian 9 (Stretch)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/skb_dequeue"
---

# skb\_dequeue(9)

remove from the head of the queue

## NAME

skb\_dequeue - remove from the head of the queue

## SYNOPSIS

**struct sk\_buff \* skb\_dequeue(struct sk\_buff\_head \*** *list***);**

## ARGUMENTS

*list*

list to dequeue from

## DESCRIPTION

Remove the head of the list. The list lock is taken so the function may be used safely with other locking list functions. The head item is returned or **NULL** if the list is empty.

## COPYRIGHT