Definition of Figure eight

1. 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.

Exact synonyms: Figure Of Eight
Generic synonyms: Knot

2. Noun. A skating figure that carves an 8 in the ice.
Generic synonyms: Figure

Definition of Figure eight

1. Noun. The shape consisting of two circles or ovals joined together at one point, resembling the numeral 8. ¹

2. Verb. (slang) To engage in mutual masturbation (meaning 2). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Figure eight

1. An intermediate structure shaped like a figure eight which forms during the recombination process between two plasmids, or circular pieces, of DNA. The two pieces of DNA attached to each other by covalent bond at this point. (10 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Figure Eight

figurations
figurative
figuratively
figurativeness
figuratus
figure
figure-of-8 abnormality
figure-of-8 bandage
figure-of-8 suture
figure-of-eight
figure-of-eights
figure-of-speech
figure and ground
figure dash
figure dashes
figure eights
figure loom
figure of eight
figure of merit
figure of speech
figure out
figure poem
figure skate
figure skater
figure skaters
figure skating
figure space
figured
figured-fabric loom

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