HyperDic: figure_eight

English > 3 senses of the expression figure eight:
NOUNshapefigure eight, figure 8, figure of eighta two-dimensionsal figure having the shape of the number eight
artifactfigure eight, figure of eighta knot having the shape of the numeral 8
actfigure eighta skating figure that carves an 8 in the ice
English > figure eight: 3 senses > noun 1, shape
MeaningA two-dimensionsal figure having the shape of the number eight.
Synonymsfigure 8, figure of eight
Broaderplane figure, two-dimensional figureA two-dimensional shape
English > figure eight: 3 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA knot having the shape of the numeral 8; tied in a rope that has been passed through a hole or pulley and that prevents the rope from coming loose.
Synonymfigure of eight
BroaderknotAny of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object
English > figure eight: 3 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningA skating figure that carves an 8 in the ice.
BroaderfigureA predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating
Spanishfigura ocho
Catalanvuit

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