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figures of eight

figures of eight is the plural of figure of eight.

Meaning of figure of eight

Noun

figure of eight (plural figures of eight)

  1. The shape or form of an 8 (eight).
    Synonyms:
    figure eight
  2. A device for abseiling, so-called for its shape.
    Synonyms:
    figure-eight, figure-8
  3. A type of knot.

Questions about figures of eight

What is figures of eight the plural of?
Figures of eight is the plural of figure of eight.

Words near figures of eight in the dictionary

  1. figurelessness
  2. figurer
  3. figurers
  4. figures
  5. figures away
  6. figures of eight
  7. figures of fun
  8. figures of merit
  9. figures of speech
  10. figures on
  11. figures out

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