Figure Eight (Noun)
Meaning 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.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- To secure the rope, he tied a figure eight around the post and passed the end through the pulley.
- She expertly tied a figure eight in the climbing rope before threading it through the anchor point.
- The rock climber knew that a figure eight knot was essential to prevent the rope from coming loose while he was ascending.
- After threading the rope through the hole, he tied a figure eight on the other side to secure it.
- The sailor carefully tied a figure eight in the rope before passing it through the block and tackle.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A skating figure that carves an 8 in the ice.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Meaning 3
A two-dimensionsal figure having the shape of the number eight.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.