Magnet

n.	1.	The loadstone; a species of iron ore (the ferrosoferric or magnetic ore, Fe3O4) which has the property of attracting iron and some of its ores, and, when freely suspended, of pointing to the poles; - called also natural magnet. Dinocrates began to make the arched roof of the temple of Arsinoë all of magnet, or this loadstone. - Holland. Two magnets, heaven and earth, allure to bliss, The larger loadstone that, the nearer this. - Dryden.
	2.	(Physics) A bar or mass of steel or iron to which the peculiar properties of the loadstone have been imparted; - called, in distinction from the loadstone, an artificial magnet. Field magnet (Physics & Elec.) a magnet used for producing and maintaining a magnetic field; - used especially of the stationary or exciting magnet of a dynamo or electromotor in distinction from that of the moving portion or armature.

Noun	1.	magnet - (physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
	2.	magnet - a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts; "flowers are an attractor for bees" Synonyms: attractive feature, attractor, attracter, attraction

To see a magnet in your dream, symbolizes negative forces that are drawing you towards a path of dishonour and ruin. It may also signify personal empowerment.ambition, artificial magnet, bar magnet, catch, center of attraction, center of consciousness, center of interest, cynosure, dearest wish, desideration, desideratum, desire, electromagnetic lifting magnet, field magnet, focal point, focus, focus of attention, forbidden fruit, glimmering goal, golden vision, hope, horseshoe magnet, lodestar, lodestone, magnetic needle, magnetite, paramagnet, plum, point of convergence, polestar, prime focus, prize, solenoid, temptation, trophy, wish

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