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| crossbones |
an emblem consisting of two crossed bones, often beneath a skull, used to symbolize death. |
| Davy Jones |
a name used by sailors to symbolize the spirit of the sea. |
| emblem |
to symbolize or represent (something) by means of an emblem. [1/3 definitions] |
| herald |
to announce or symbolize the approach of; proclaim. [1/4 definitions] |
| line1 |
a mathematical figure that is represented by a long, straight, unbroken mark with an arrow at each end. The arrows symbolize that the line continues endlessly in both directions. A line, as a mathematical concept, has infinite length but no width. [1/21 definitions] |
| palm2 |
a frond of such a plant, or a representation of a frond, often used to symbolize a victory or other notable achievement. [1/3 definitions] |
| personification |
a representation of a person, as in literature or art, that serves to symbolize or personify some quality or other abstraction. [1/3 definitions] |
| skinhead |
any member of various groups whose shaved heads symbolize rebellion, racism, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| stand for |
to symbolize or represent. [1/2 definitions] |
| token |
something that serves to represent, signal, or symbolize a feeling, value, event, or the like. [2/8 definitions] |
| truelove knot |
an ornamental double bowknot used to symbolize lasting love because it is difficult to untie. |
| typify |
to be an image or representation of; symbolize. [1/2 definitions] |
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