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Figure Of Eight (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.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The sailor carefully tied a figure of eight knot at the end of the rope to secure it to the pulley.
The rock climber double-checked her harness to make sure the figure of eight knot was secure before starting her ascent.
The rescue team used a figure of eight knot to lower the injured hiker down the mountain.
The boy struggled to untie the figure of eight knot in his shoelace, finally resorting to scissors.
In sailing, a figure of eight knot is often used to prevent sheets from coming loose in rough seas.

A two-dimensionsal figure having the shape of the number eight.

Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.

The skater carved a perfect figure of eight on the ice with her blades.
The math teacher used a diagram of a figure of eight to illustrate the concept of symmetry.
The designer created a beautiful logo featuring a stylized figure of eight that represented the company's cyclical business model.
The engineer studied the stresses on the metal ring, which was shaped like a figure of eight, to determine its structural integrity.
The artist carefully painted a figure of eight shape around the edge of the canvas to add a sense of balance to the composition.