crossed swords
Duel in progress
Crossed swords are two swords depicted crossing each other in an X shape, a traditional symbol of combat or military conflict.
On maps and monuments, crossed swords mark battle sites.
The phrase also describes hostile confrontation: They've crossed swords before over budget issues.
In digital interfaces, crossed swords often indicate a fight or competition mode.
- duelPrearranged one-on-one combat
- combatArmed hostile engagement
- mortal combatLife-or-death fighting
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
- battleArmed military engagement
swordplay · drawn swords · armed conflict · skirmish · military engagement · warfare · heraldry · emblem · military insignia · martial arts · fencing · historical battles · pirate flag · challenge · settle the score · coat of arms · naval battles · cavalry charge
- war symbolsbattle flag, war banner, war flag, battle standard, military badge
- Duelingduel, duels, dueling, duelist, pistols at dawn
- heraldic armsshields, eagles, lions, crowns, banners
- insigniabadges, coat of arms, insignia, seal, emblems
- military insigniainsignia, rank insignia, patch, wings, crest
- Templar Symbols
crossed swordspeace sign
Gesture symbolizing nonviolence
olive branch · dove · white flag · peace symbol · handshake
crossed swordshandshake
Mutual palm-gripping gesture
embrace · linked arms · breaking bread · hand over heart · bowing
crossed swordswhite flag
Signal of capitulation
truce flag · armistice · ceasefire · peace treaty · olive branch