pretendsymbol
nounUK /prɪˈtɛndˌsɪmbəl/
US /prɪˈtɛndˌsɪmbəl/
A pretend symbol is a made-up sign that stands for something in a game.
The kids drew a pretend symbol on the box to mean treasure.
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2. A placeholder mark used in a draft or sketch.
The map had a pretend symbol where the castle would go.
3. A character in a story that stands for an idea but is not real.
The dragon was a pretend symbol of fear in the tale.
4. A coded sign used only in a game or role-play.
Each team made a pretend symbol for their secret base.