Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A figure formed of three lines radiating from a common point or small circle, or a modification of this in which each radiating arm has the form of a hook so as to give the appearance of being in revolution, or of a bent human leg. Also called three-armed cross. Compare sunsnake, fylfot.

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  • noun A symbol consisting of three (or sometimes more) connected curves or spirals.

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  • noun a figure consisting of three stylized human arms or legs (or three bent lines) radiating from a center

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Examples

  • “It’s a Celtic symbol called a triskele,” she said.

    The Season of Risks Susan Hubbard 2010

  • “It’s a Celtic symbol called a triskele,” she said.

    The Season of Risks Susan Hubbard 2010

  • “It’s a Celtic symbol called a triskele,” she said.

    The Season of Risks Susan Hubbard 2010

  • A triskele was tattooed on his forehead, but gave no effect of savagery.

    do you ever read writing? Peter DeWolf 2010

  • But unfortunately, the triskele was doomed to become a symbol of hate once the Nazis got a hold of it; a trilegged version was also the symbol of the Waffen-SS division in Belgium.

    Malice Robert K. Tanenbaum 2007

  • Magee explained that the triskele was also the symbol of nationalist movements of indigenous groups of Spain, including the Galizan, Asturian, and Cantabrian.

    Malice Robert K. Tanenbaum 2007

  • For instance, there are stylized versions—such as a triskele where the legs are represented by spirals.

    Malice Robert K. Tanenbaum 2007

  • At the mention of his dad, V.T. fingered the ring on his hand, looking down at the triskele.

    Malice Robert K. Tanenbaum 2007

  • But outside of the banner with the triskele, nothing seemed remotely linked to any sinister plot by the Sons of Man.

    Malice Robert K. Tanenbaum 2007

  • She explained the triskele and the relation to its distant cousin the Valknut.

    Malice Robert K. Tanenbaum 2007

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