figure of eight
31eight — late 14c., eighte, earlier ehte (c.1200), from O.E. eahta, æhta, from P.Gmc. *akhto(u) (Cf. O.S. ahto, O.Fris. ahta, O.N. atta, Swed. ôtta, Du. acht, O.H.G. Ahto, Ger. acht, Goth. ahtau), from PIE *okto( …
32Figure-eight knot (mathematics) — In knot theory, a figure eight knot (also called Listing s knot) is the unique knot with a crossing number of four. This is the smallest possible crossing number except for the unknot and trefoil knot. Origin of name The name is given because… …
33figure eight — noun 1. 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 of eight • Hypernyms: ↑knot 2. a skating figure that carves an 8 in the ice …
34Figure-of-nine loop — Knot details name=Figure of nine loop names= type= loop strength= 70% origin= related= Figure of eight knot, Figure of eight follow through, Figure of eight loop, stevedore s knot releasing= Jamming uses= Caving abok number= The figure of nine… …
35Figure eight knot — The term figure eight knot may refer to:* an everyday object resulting from tying a rope, often called the figure of eight knot and alternatively known as the Savoy knot, Fleming knot, or double stopper. * the mathematical object in knot theory,… …
36figure — {{11}}figure (n.) early 13c., visible form or appearance of a person, from O.Fr. figure (10c.) shape, body, form, figure; symbol, allegory, from L. figura a shape, form, figure, from PIE *dheigh to form, build (see DOUGH (Cf. dough)); originally… …
37figure eight — fig′ure eight′ n. a figure or form composed of two loops formed by a continuous line crossing itself, as in the figure 8, esp. as traced on ice in figure skating Also called figure of eight 1) • Etymology: 1595–1605 …
38figure eight — noun Date: 1748 something resembling the Arabic numeral eight in form or shape: as a. a small knot see knot illustration b. an embroidery stitch c. a dance pattern d. a skater s figure called also figure of eight …
39figure eight — a figure or form composed of two loops formed by a continuous line crossing itself, as in the figure 8, esp. as traced on ice in figure skating. Also called figure of eight. [1595 1605] * * * …
40figure eight — /fɪgər ˈeɪt/ (say figuhr ayt) noun 1. a kind of knot made in the shape of a number 8. 2. a shape which resembles the number 8, especially as made by dancers or skaters in performing a set piece. Also, figure of eight …
