figure eight

noun

: something that is shaped like the numeral 8

Full Definition of FIGURE EIGHT

: 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

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