figure eight
noun[C]
USus/ˌfɪɡ.jʊr ˈeɪt/uk/ˌfɪɡ.ər ˈeɪt/(UKfigure of eight)theshapeof anumber8:
Sheskatedaperfectfigureeight.
Theropeswereloopedintotightfigureeights.
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- There is alargeoutdoorpooldesignedin afigureeight.
- Sneem is apicturesquevillagelaidout on afigureeight.
- Gentlyfoldin theeggwhitesusing afigureeightmovement.
Patterns and shapes
- amorphous
- arabesque
- argyle
- asymmetrically
- asymmetry
- bossy
- filigree
- fishhook
- flecked
- flowery
- formless
- fretted
- herringbone
- oblong
- shapeless
- shapelessly
- shapelessness
- sigmoid
- snow angel
- swoosh