triskele

Definitions

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.

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

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

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“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