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⚔️ Crossed Swords Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Two crossed swords, representing battle, conflict, fencing, medieval combat, and competitive duels. They symbolize rivalry, challenge, and the clash of opposing forces.
When to Use
Use for battles, competition, rivalry, gaming combat, medieval references, or facing challenges.
Example Usage
- “Battle mode activated ⚔️”
- “Epic sword fight ⚔️🛡️”
- “Versus match! ⚔️🏆”
Popular Combinations
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Sword and shield combat
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Medieval battle
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Gaming combat
How Crossed Swords looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ⚔️ mean in a text message?▼
Two crossed swords, representing battle, conflict, fencing, medieval combat, and competitive duels. They symbolize rivalry, challenge, and the clash of opposing forces. Use for battles, competition, rivalry, gaming combat, medieval references, or facing challenges. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What does ⚔️ represent in different cultures?▼
Object emoji can carry different cultural associations. While the Crossed Swords emoji has a standard meaning defined by Unicode, its connotations may vary — some objects are everyday items in one culture but symbolic in another. Context and audience matter.
Is ⚔️ supported on older devices?▼
Support depends on the Unicode version. Older emoji (Unicode 6.0-8.0, roughly 2010-2015) work on virtually all modern devices. Newer additions may show as empty squares □ on devices that haven't updated. Check the Unicode version listed above.
What is the shortcode for ⚔️?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:crossed_swords:` to insert the Crossed Swords emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+2694-fe0f
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:crossed_swords:Keywords
weapon
When to Use ⚔️ Crossed Swords
Use for battles, competition, rivalry, gaming combat, medieval references, or facing challenges.
- •Send ⚔️ when you want to express or reference "crossed swords" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ⚔️ in conversations about weapon to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ⚔️ Crossed Swords on social media posts, stories, or comments related to crossed swords
- •Add ⚔️ to your username, bio, or status to show your connection to crossed swords
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
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Mac
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