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a) A device for abseiling, so-called for its shape. Also figure-eight, figure-8.b) A type of knot.
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figure of eight — BrE .figure eight AmE n the pattern or shape of a number eight, as seen in a knot, dance etc … Dictionary of contemporary English
figure of eight — noun a 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 • Syn: ↑figure eight • Hypernyms: ↑knot * * * noun see figure eight * * * 1. See … Useful english dictionary
figure of eight — figures of eight N COUNT A figure of eight is something that has the shape of the number 8, for example a knot or a movement done by a skater. [BRIT] (in AM, usually use figure eight) … English dictionary
figure of eight — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms figure of eight : singular figure of eight plural figure of eights British the shape of the number 8 … English dictionary
Figure-of-eight knot — Figure Fig ure (f[i^]g [ u]r; 135), n. [F., figure, L. figura; akin to fingere to form, shape, feign. See {Feign}.] 1. The form of anything; shape; outline; appearance. [1913 Webster] Flowers have all exquisite figures. Bacon. [1913 Webster] 2.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Figure-of-eight knot — knot details | name=Figure of eight knot names=Figure eight knot, Savoy knot, Flemish knot, double stopper type=stopper strength=80% origin=Ancient related=Stevedore knot, Figure of eight loop, Figure of eight follow through, Directional figure… … Wikipedia
Figure-of-eight loop — Knot details name=Figure of eight loop names= Flemish loop type= loop strength= origin= related= figure of eight knot, flemish bend releasing= uses= sailing, climbing, camping, caving caveat= abok number= #1047A figure of eight loop (also Flemish … Wikipedia
figure of eight — fig′ure of eight′ n. 1) figure eight 2) navig. a knot resembling the figure 8 • Etymology: 1595–1605 … From formal English to slang
figure of eight — 1. See figure eight. 2. a knot resembling the figure 8. See illus. under knot. [1595 1605] * * * … Universalium
figure of eight — (N. Amer. figure eight) noun an object or movement having the shape of the number eight … English new terms dictionary
