The use of a word or phrase to refer to something other than its literal meaning, invoking an implicit similarity between the thing described and what is denoted by the word or phrase.
A word or phrase used in such implied comparison.
The use of an everyday object or concept to represent an underlying facet of the computer and thus aid users in performing tasks.
To use a metaphor.
To describe by means of a metaphor.
A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.
A concept, idea, or word used to represent, typify, or stand in for a broader set of ideas.