rebuses (0 synonym found)

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Definition of rebuses:

(n) : An arrangement of pictures, symbols, or words representing phrases or words, especially as a word puzzle.
(n) : (crosswording) A type of crossword puzzle in which some squares contain entire words, or symbols representing words, instead of single letters.
(v) : To represent (a phrase or word) as a rebus.
(v) : To apply a rebus to (something).
(n) : (linguistics) A pictographic component of a compound character (e.g. sinograph) used to hint at the pronunciation of the compound.
(n) : (specifically, heraldry) An arrangement of pictures on a coat of arms which suggests the name of the person to whom it belongs.

Definition of rebuses:

(n) : An arrangement of pictures, symbols, or words representing phrases or words, especially as a word puzzle.
(n) : (crosswording) A type of crossword puzzle in which some squares contain entire words, or symbols representing words, instead of single letters.
(v) : To represent (a phrase or word) as a rebus.
(v) : To apply a rebus to (something).
(n) : (linguistics) A pictographic component of a compound character (e.g. sinograph) used to hint at the pronunciation of the compound.
(n) : (specifically, heraldry) An arrangement of pictures on a coat of arms which suggests the name of the person to whom it belongs.

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