The flashlight emoji represents a handheld light source.
Unicode: U+1F526
The flashlight emoji depicts a cylindrical handheld device with a lens at one end, used for illuminating dark areas. It symbolizes light, visibility, exploration, and finding one's way in the dark, both literally and metaphorically.
"Don't forget to bring a 🔦 on our camping trip!"
"Her research 🔦 uncovered some fascinating insights."
"The detective followed the 🔦 beam into the dark alleyway."