| Emblem 1. (n.) A symbol, as a circle is the emblem of eternity; a visible sign of an idea; an object, or the figure of an object, symbolizing and suggesting another object, or an idea, by natural aptness or by association; a figurative representation; a typical designation; a symbol; as, a balance is an emblem of justice; a scepter, the emblem of sovereignty or power. 2. (n.) Inlay; inlaid or mosaic work; something ornamental inserted in a surface. 3. (n.) A picture accompanied with a motto, a set of verse, or the like, intended as a moral lesson or meditation. 4. (v. t.) To represent by an emblem; to symbolize. Thesaurus Entries adumbration, allegory, armory, attribute, badge, badge of office, badges, baton, blazonry, brassard, button, cap and gown, case, case in point, chain, chain of office, charactery, cipher, class ring, coat, cockade, collar, conventional symbol, crest, cross, decoration, demonstration, device, dress, eagle, emblems, ensigns, example, exemplar, exemplification, explanation, exponent, fasces, figurehead, fleur-de-lis, hammer and sickle, heraldry, iconology, ideogram, illustration, insignia, instance, lapel pin, livery, logo, logogram, logotype, love knot, mace, mantle, markings, medal, mortarboard, object lesson, old school tie, pictogram, pin, regalia, relevant instance, representation, representative, ring, rose, school ring, seal, shamrock, sigillography, sign, skull and crossbones, sphragistics, staff, swastika, symbol, symbolic system, symbolism, symbolization, symbology, tartan, thistle, tie, token, totem, totem pole, type, typical example, uniform, verge, wand |