noun
Meaning 1
The shape or form of an 8 (eight).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: figure eight
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
figure of eight
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noun
Meaning 2
A device for abseiling, so-called for its shape.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: caving, climbing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: figure-eight, figure-8
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
A type of knot.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 4
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
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: figure eight
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: knot
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Danish: ottetal — shape of an eight
- Finnish: kahdeksikko — shape of an eight
- Norwegian Bokmål: åttetall — shape of an eight
- Norwegian Nynorsk: åttetal — shape of an eight
- Finnish: kahdeksikko — device for abseiling
- Finnish: kahdeksikko — type of knot