English Explanatory Dictionary

figure eight

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The shape consisting of two circles or ovals joined together at one point, resembling the numeral 8.
  2. A maneuver in which one rides, skates, or otherwise traces a path that forms a figure eight.
  3. A variety of puffer fish (Tetraodontidae).
verb
  1. Alternative form of figure-eight.

Pronunciation

/ˌfɪɡəɹˈeɪt/

Word forms

figure eight figure eights figure of eight figure 8 figure eighting figure eighted

Synonyms

figure of eight
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