Meaning

The 🪨 emoji depicts a solid rock or stone, often used to represent strength, endurance, or natural earth materials.

Common Uses

• Symbolizing stability or firmness in conversations
• Referring to geology, nature, or landscaping topics
• Indicating physical objects like stones or minerals
• Representing simplicity or raw, natural elements
• Used figuratively for toughness or steadfastness

Examples

I'm feeling strong and steady today 🪨

Let's go on a rock collecting trip 🪨

That task requires a rock-solid plan 🪨

Related Emojis

• 🪵 Wood: represents wood or timber, a different natural material.
• ⛰️ Mountain: shows a mountain, emphasizing larger geological formations.
• ⚒️ Hammer and Pick: related to mining and breaking rocks.

Technical Notes

Codepoint U+1FAA8, introduced in Unicode 13.0 around 2020. Appearance varies slightly across platforms but generally depicts a simple rock shape. No skin tone variations are available.

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The 🪧 emoji depicts a rectangular placard or sign held up to display a message. It often symbolizes protests, announcements, or any event involving visual communication through signs.

Common Uses

• Indicating protests, rallies, or activism.
• Representing signs or boards used to convey messages.
• Highlighting announcements or notifications.
• As a metaphor for expressing opinions publicly.

Examples

Let's hit the streets 🪧✊
Important notice 🪧 Please read carefully
Support the cause 🪧 #Equality

Related Emojis

• 📢 Loudspeaker: signals announcements via sound instead of a visual sign.
• 🗣️ Speaking Head: emphasizes vocal expression, unlike the visual placard.
• ✊ Raised Fist: often used alongside 🪧 for protest or solidarity.
• 📜 Scroll: a written message but not a sign held up publicly.

Technical Notes

The placard emoji is assigned codepoint U+1FAA7 and was introduced around Unicode 13.0 (circa 2020). Platform designs may vary, but all depict a handheld rectangular sign. This emoji does not support skin tone variations.

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What does the 🪧 emoji mean?
A symbol of a sign or placard used for displaying messages or protests.

How is the 🪧 emoji used?
Commonly to indicate protests, announcements, or to represent holding up a sign with a message.

Does the meaning of the 🪧 emoji change by context?
Its meaning shifts slightly depending on context, from activism to general announcements, but always involves a sign or message display.

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The 🪦 emoji depicts a headstone used to mark a grave, symbolizing death, remembrance, or a burial site.

Common Uses

• Indicating death or passing in conversations
• Referring to cemeteries, funerals, or memorials
• Expressing mourning or respect for the deceased
• Signifying something is over or ended figuratively

Examples

RIP 🪦

Visited the old cemetery today 🪦

That project is finally dead 🪦

Related Emojis

• ⚰️ Coffin – Represents the container for a body, focusing on burial rather than the grave marker.
• 🕯️ Candle – Often used in remembrance or mourning contexts, symbolizing memory or vigil.
• 🪦 Headstone – Marks the grave itself rather than the ceremony or body.
• 💀 Skull – Symbolizes death but with a more general or cautionary tone.

Technical Notes

Codepoint: U+1FAA6, introduced in Unicode 13.0 (approximately 2020). Appearance varies by platform but generally shows a stone slab with a rounded top.

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What does the 🪦 emoji mean?
A stone grave marker symbolizing death or remembrance.

How is the 🪦 emoji used?
To signify death, memorials, or that something has ended.

Does the meaning of the 🪦 emoji change by context?
It may convey literal graves or figurative endings depending on usage.

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The 🪥 emoji symbolizes a toothbrush, commonly linked to dental care and oral hygiene. It represents brushing teeth to maintain cleanliness and health.

Common Uses

• Discussing dental hygiene routines
• Reminders for teeth brushing
• References to dentists or dental appointments
• Metaphorical use for getting ready or cleaning up

Examples

Don't forget to brush your teeth! 🪥
Time for the dentist appointment 🪥📅
Morning routine complete 🛁🪥

Related Emojis

• 🦷 Tooth: Represents teeth specifically, while 🪥 focuses on cleaning them.
• 🪒 Razor: Another grooming tool emoji, used for shaving rather than dental care.
• 🛁 Bathtub: Indicates personal hygiene broadly, while the toothbrush is more dental-specific.

Technical Notes

Unicode codepoint U+1FAA5. Added in Unicode 13.0 (2020). Display varies by platform but usually shows a toothbrush with bristles and a handle. No skin tone variants available.

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What does the 🪥 emoji mean?
The 🪥 emoji stands for a toothbrush used in cleaning teeth and promoting oral hygiene.

How is the 🪥 emoji used?
It is often used to talk about brushing teeth, dental care, and personal grooming routines.

Does the meaning of the 🪥 emoji change by context?
It primarily relates to dental care but can be used metaphorically to imply cleaning or preparing oneself.

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The 🪤 emoji represents a mechanical device designed to catch mice. It is commonly interpreted as a symbol of traps, careful planning, or avoiding danger.

Common Uses

• Indicating a literal or metaphorical trap or danger
• Discussing pest control or household maintenance
• Metaphorically representing schemes or strategic plans
• Warning others of potential pitfalls or deceptive situations

Examples

Watch out for that 🪤—it’s a setup!

Need to fix the kitchen; found a 🪤 under the sink.

Careful with that deal, it might be a 🪤.

Related Emojis

• 🪳 Cockroach: Another household pest, often linked to infestations.
• 🐭 Mouse Face: Represents mice themselves, the target of the trap.
• ⚠️ Warning: A general caution symbol, complements the trap’s warning meaning.
• 🪤 Mouse Trap (the emoji itself): Focuses specifically on the device rather than the animal or danger alone.

Technical Notes

This emoji is encoded at U+1FAA4 and was introduced around 2020 in a recent Unicode update. It belongs to the Objects category and displays a spring-loaded wooden mouse trap. Appearance may vary slightly across platforms, but generally shows a flat base with a metal catch mechanism.

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What does the 🪤 emoji mean?

It depicts a device used to catch mice and symbolizes traps or cautious situations.

How is the 🪤 emoji used?

It is used to talk about literal mouse traps, warn about dangers, or describe tricky situations.

Does the meaning of the 🪤 emoji change by context?

Yes, it can mean a physical trap or be used metaphorically to indicate warning or strategy depending on context.

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The bucket emoji depicts a simple container commonly used for holding water, cleaning supplies, or other materials. It symbolizes manual work, cleaning tasks, or carrying substances.

Common Uses

• Referring to cleaning or household chores.
• Representing buckets of water or other liquids.
• Indicating manual labor or tools.
• Used metaphorically for collecting or storing.
• Depicting garden or outdoor work.

Examples

Let's clean up the mess 🪣

Fill the bucket with water 🪣💧

Got my tools and bucket ready 🪣🧹

Related Emojis

• 🧹 Broom – represents cleaning tools but is used for sweeping instead of carrying.
• 🪜 Ladder – another household tool conveying manual tasks or work.
• 🪣 Bucket with handle – differs by showing the handle clearly for carrying.
• 🧴 Lotion Bottle – a container emoji but for liquids used on the body.

Technical Notes

The bucket emoji is assigned codepoint U+1FAA3 and was added to Unicode around 2020. Appearance varies slightly by platform, generally showing a round bucket with a handle. It does not support skin tone variants as it is an object.

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What does the 🪣 emoji mean?

A container used for carrying liquids or materials, often linked to cleaning or manual work.

How is the 🪣 emoji used?

To represent cleaning tasks, carrying liquids, or household chores in messages.

Does the meaning of the 🪣 emoji change by context?

Its meaning can expand metaphorically to collecting ideas or tasks but mainly refers to containers or cleaning.

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The 🪢 emoji depicts a knot, symbolizing a physical binding or connection. It often represents unity, complexity, or something tied together.

Common Uses

• Expressing a bond or connection between people or ideas
• Referring to complexity or something difficult to solve
• Used in contexts about ropes, sailing, or tying objects
• Metaphorically indicating commitment or marriage

Examples

We're in this together 🪢

This problem is such a knot 🪢

Check the knot before sailing 🪢

Related Emojis

• 🪝 Hook: Focuses on grasping rather than binding.
• 🧵 Thread: Represents sewing and textiles, showing thread rather than a knot.
• 🔗 Link: Depicts chains and connection without tying.
• 🪡 Sewing Needle: Related tool but not symbolizing a knot.

Technical Notes

The knot emoji is at codepoint U+1FAA2 and was introduced in Unicode 13.0 (2020). Its appearance may vary slightly across platforms, showing a stylized rope knot. There are no skin tone variants available.

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What does the 🪢 emoji mean?

The emoji symbolizes a tied knot, representing connection or complexity.

How is the 🪢 emoji used?

It’s used to express bonds, challenges, or matters related to ropes or tying.

Does the meaning of the 🪢 emoji change by context?

Yes, it can signify either literal knots or metaphorical links and commitments depending on context.

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The 🪡 emoji depicts a sewing needle, symbolizing sewing, mending, and textile crafts.

Common Uses

• Discussing sewing, tailoring, or needlework projects
• Referencing crafting, fashion design, or repairs
• Highlighting attention to detail or fixing something figuratively
• Used in contexts related to clothing or fabric
• Expressing hobbies involving threadwork or handmade goods

Examples

Let's get started on that dress 🪡

Time to fix the hole in your shirt 🪡

Handmade gifts coming your way 🪡🎁

Related Emojis

• 🧵 Thread: Shows a spool of thread, commonly paired with the needle for sewing tasks.
• 🪢 Knot: Represents tying and securing, relevant to textile and craft activities.
• 🧶 Yarn: Focuses on knitting and crocheting rather than sewing.
• 🪢 Safety Pin: Used for fastening fabric temporarily, differs from needle in function.

Technical Notes

The 🪡 emoji was added in Unicode 13.0 (circa 2020) at codepoint U+1FAA1. It appears as a simple metallic needle with an eye. There are no skin tone variants as it represents an object.

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What does the 🪡 emoji mean?
A sewing needle used to symbolize sewing, stitching, or fabric-related activities.

How is the 🪡 emoji used?
It is commonly used when talking about sewing, clothing repairs, crafting, or textile hobbies.

Does the meaning of the 🪡 emoji change by context?
Its core meaning stays consistent, though it can metaphorically imply fixing or attention to detail.

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The plunger emoji depicts a tool used to clear blockages in pipes and toilets. It symbolizes fixing problems, especially related to plumbing.

Common Uses

• Indicating a blocked drain or toilet issue.
• Representing problem solving or troubleshooting in conversations.
• Discussing household repairs or cleaning tasks.
• Joking about messy situations needing a ‘fix.’
• Used in chats related to plumbing services or maintenance.

Examples

Can you send someone with a 🪠? The sink is clogged.

Trying to fix these bugs feels like using a 🪠 on a leak.

Bathroom emergency! 🪠 needed ASAP.

Related Emojis

• 🧹 Broom – for cleaning tasks, unlike the plunger which clears clogs.
• 💧 Droplet – represents water, often involved in plumbing contexts.
• 🔧 Wrench – a general tool, used for repairs beyond just blockages.
• 🚽 Toilet – the common fixture associated with plunger use.
• 🪣 Bucket – another cleaning tool, usually for holding water.

Technical Notes

Codepoint U+1FAA0, introduced around Unicode 13.0 (2020). Displays a wooden handle and red rubber cup on most platforms. No skin tone variations available.

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What does the 🪠 emoji mean?

The emoji represents a tool used to clear pipe blockages and is associated with fixing plumbing issues.

How is the 🪠 emoji used?

It appears in contexts discussing clogged drains, problem-solving, or household repairs.

Does the meaning of the 🪠 emoji change by context?

Its interpretation can extend metaphorically to general problem solving beyond plumbing.

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The window emoji depicts a window frame, symbolizing an opening to see outside or let light and air in. It often represents perspectives, insight, or clarity.

Common Uses

• Referring to literal windows or architecture.
• Indicating looking outside or gaining a new viewpoint.
• Symbolizing transparency or openness in communication.
• Suggesting fresh air, light, or ventilation.
• Used metaphorically for opportunities or possibilities.

Examples

Let's open a new 🪟 to fresh ideas.
Check the view through the 🪟.
The room needs some 🪟 for better light.

Related Emojis

• 🚪 Door: Represents entryways rather than openings for views.
• 🏠 House: Shows a whole home, context for window within a building.
• 🌅 Sunrise Over Mountains: Symbolizes the view or scenery often seen through a window.
• 🪞 Mirror: Another reflective surface but represents self-view rather than looking out.
• 🔲 Black Large Square Button: Sometimes used to represent window-like shapes but not specifically a window.

Technical Notes

The window emoji’s codepoint is U+1FA9F, added in Unicode 13.0 (circa 2020). Appearance varies by platform but generally shows a simple hinged or paneled window. It does not support skin tone variations.

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What does the 🪟 emoji mean?
The emoji represents a window frame, symbolizing viewing, transparency, or fresh air.

How is the 🪟 emoji used?
It is used to indicate windows, perspectives, openness, ventilation, or metaphorical opportunities.

Does the meaning of the 🪟 emoji change by context?
Yes, it can mean a literal window or be used figuratively to suggest insight, opportunity, or clarity depending on context.

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