Noun
the act of representing something with a symbol
Source: WordNetAccording to mythology, the festival celebrates the victory of Durga in her battle against the asura named Mahishasura, symbolising the victory of good over evil. Source: Internet
An ancient but still living tortoise also appears in every scene, symbolising long-suffering endurance and the continuity of existence. Source: Internet
A nickname is often considered desirable, symbolising a form of acceptance, but can sometimes be a form of ridicule. Source: Internet
Designed by Gerald Barney (also of the DRU), this arrow device was formed of two interlocked arrows across two parallel lines, symbolising a double track railway. Source: Internet
A plate or bowl of Samanu is a traditional component of the Haft sin table symbolising affluence. Source: Internet
In a later period the Serapeum in Alexandria was also said to have contained a solar alignment so that, on a specific sunrise, a shaft of light would pass across the lips of the statue of Serapis thus symbolising the Sun saluting the god. Source: Internet