symbolicshape
nounUK /sɪmˈbɒlɪk ʃeɪp/
US /sɪmˈbɑːlɪk ʃeɪp/
A symbolic shape is a simple picture or form that stands for an idea.
The heart is a symbolic shape that stands for love.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A geometric form used in a diagram to represent a concept or object.
In the map, a triangle is a symbolic shape for a mountain.
3. A design element in art that carries a special meaning.
The artist used a circle as a symbolic shape for unity.
4. A visual mark in a computer program that stands for a command or file.
The folder icon is a symbolic shape that shows where files are kept.