crossed swords
Unicode: 2694 FE0F
Description
A cross-shaped symbol resembling two intersecting swords or a cross with two horizontal lines. The 'FE0F' indicates a variation selector to ensure it's displayed as an emoji.
Group:
Objects > tool
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents conflict, battle, war, or metaphorical struggle. Can also symbolize strength, defiance, or protection.
Backstory
The 'Crossed Swords' emoji was approved as part of Unicode 4.1 in 2005. It's one of many symbols adopted into the emoji set to represent a wide range of concepts, from explicit objects to more abstract ideas like conflict.
Usage Examples
- Discussing history: 'The Battle of Hastings was fierce. ⚔️'
- Indicating a challenge: 'Bring it on! ⚔️'
- Figurative struggle: 'Battling insomnia tonight ⚔️'
- Gaming context: 'Time for a boss fight! ⚔️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with medieval warfare, crusades, or a general sense of conflict/danger.
East Asian culture:
May also be used to depict samurai or historical battles, but its usage is generally universal for conflict.