Magnet

Magnet Emoji

Objects

A classic U-shaped horseshoe magnet with a red and silver striped body. It is depicted as a heavy-duty industrial tool used to pull in metallic objects through force.

Usage Context

Used to describe things that are irresistible, people who seem to draw attention, or situations that feel like a trap. It is frequently sent alongside 🎣 to hint at fishing for information or reactions.

History

Added in Unicode 11.0 in 2018, this emoji was introduced as part of a push to include more common household and scientific tools. Its inclusion recognizes the magnet's long-standing role as a fundamental piece of classroom science gear and a staple of cartoon tropes.

Details

Glyph
🧲
Unicode
U+1F9F2
Shortcode
:emoji_u1f9f2:
HTML Entity
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Specifications

Vendor Microsoft
Category Objects
Subcategory tool
Unicode Version 6.0
Emoji Version 1.0
License MIT
Tags
magnetattractionmagnetichorseshoeobjectstoolphysicssciencepullmetal

Microsoft Fluent License

Emoji graphics by Microsoft. © Microsoft Corporation. Licensed under MIT. Excludes assets such as Clippy, flags, and trademarks.

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