rebus
IPA: rˈibʌs
noun
- An arrangement of pictures, symbols, and/or words representing phrases or words, especially as a word puzzle.
- (linguistics) A pictographic component of a compound character (e.g. sinograph) used to hint at the pronunciation of the compound.
- (specifically, heraldry) An arrangement of pictures on a coat of arms which suggests the name of the person to whom it belongs.
verb
- To represent (a phrase or word) as a rebus.
- To apply a rebus to (something).
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Examples of "rebus" in Sentences
- He s the creator of the rebus.
- Are you good at solving a rebus
- It is the seventh of the Inspector Rebus novels.
- It is the sixteenth of the Inspector Rebus novels.
- The rebus was in full color on a sky blue background.
- Some pub signs are in the form of a pictorial pun or rebus.
- Later on, the contestant who solved the rebus would do this.
- The symbol is quite necessary for properly indicating the rebus.
- The rebus includes the four Hebrew consonants of the Tetragrammaton.
- The wide mouthed bottles are known for having rebus puzzles under the cap.
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