figure eight

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˌfɪɡəɹˈeɪt/

Noun

figure eight noun

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

Verb

figure eight verb

To move or cause to move in a figure eight pattern.

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Synonyms

figure of eight figure-eight figure-of-eight eight octangle octogram eightsome ogdoad eightfoil octagram octet octant eights octad octoad octuple

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