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Most hieroglyphs have a sound-value so they can be used to spell out words in the ancient Egyptian language. Some of these signs can also be used as ideograms, where the sign represents exactly what it depicts - when used like this the sign is usually followed by a single short, vertical line:

The picture of a man standing with both arms raised in prayer (followed by the vertical line) is the word i3w, to praise.

The picture of an arm (with the vertical line) is the word ' meaning an arm.

The picture of two joined arms holding a shield and axe (with the vertical line) is the word 'h3, to fight.

The ground plan of a rectangular building (plus the vertical line) is the word pr, meaning a house or estate.

The front view of a mouth (plus the line) is the word r, meaning a mouth.

These same signs, used without the vertical line, can be used to help spell out other words totally unconnected with the objects depicted - they are then termed phonograms or sound-signs.

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