HyperDic: figure_of_eight

English > 2 senses of the expression figure of eight:
NOUNshapefigure of eight, figure eight, figure 8a two-dimensionsal figure having the shape of the number eight
artifactfigure of eight, figure eighta knot having the shape of the numeral 8
English > figure of eight: 2 senses > noun 1, shape
MeaningA two-dimensionsal figure having the shape of the number eight.
Synonymsfigure eight, figure 8
RegionBritaina monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles
Broaderplane figure, two-dimensional figureA two-dimensional shape
English > figure of eight: 2 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 eight
BroaderknotAny of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object

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