[
US
/ˈtæɫɪsmən/
]
[ UK /tˈælɪsmən/ ]
[ UK /tˈælɪsmən/ ]
NOUN
- a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease
How To Use talisman In A Sentence
- He was the talisman, the cog in the clockwork that made the whole mechanism function.
- But you may want to look into some long-term solution that doesn't revolve around an external fetish object such as a crystal or talisman.
- Tattooed crosses, icons and parts of the Sacred Land are all talismans and amulets which are treasured with respect.
- Total Football was more pronounced in the days where the great Johann Cruyff was the talisman of the starting XI, but it still hangs out as an overarching tactic employed by theDutch. The Volokh Conspiracy » World Cup 2010:
- Making a face, Ethan dug into his jacket pockets, producing an astounding array of charms, talismans, herbs, and potions in corked test-tubes.
- More recent Indian medicine men carried charms, fetishes and sacred talismans in similar deerskin bags that must have been a potent symbol of tribal authority.
- While on his quest for the 12 talismans, Jackie discovers that each one has unique mystical powers, which are bestowed upon its holder.
- Geary was pleased with the performance, and although there are several players nursing injuries the manager will be pleased to welcome back his talisman, Jimmy Hedges.
- Throughout their long and distinguished careers, critics often claimed the two talismanic England midfielders could not play alongside each other for their country. The Sun
- I`m hoping this precaution may act as a talisman to prevent the ceiling coming down...if I don`t put the dustsheet down, the ceiling will come down for sure, yes? Stripping again.