What is the meaning of this electrical symbol?

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The discussion focuses on understanding a specific electrical symbol commonly used in schematics, which the user believes represents a type of contact, particularly in relation to relay coils. The user is seeking clarification on the meaning of this symbol and its application, especially since it appears in their schematics for a 2-pin header. They request examples of schematics that utilize this symbol to enhance their comprehension. The conversation highlights the challenges of interpreting electrical symbols in schematics. Overall, the user aims to improve their skills in reading and understanding electrical diagrams.
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Hi,

I am trying to get up to speed on electrical schematics and how to read them and I am getting stuck with a particular symbol. I understand that the following symbol represents a link;

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However, I cannot seem to find what the following one means?
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I believe that it is meant to represent some form of contact as I always see it connected to the symbol for a relay coil with a dashed line. The issue I am having is that I would like to know what sort of contact it is meant to represent please?
 
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On my schematics, the 2nd figure is used for a 2-pin header. Can you post a schematic where these symbols are being used?
 
I use that for two pin header.
 
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