figure eight

/ˈfɪgjər ˌeɪt/

Other forms: figure eights

Definitions of figure eight

1. 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
   synonyms: figure of eight

   type of:

   knot

   any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object
2. noun

   a skating figure that carves an 8 in the ice
   type of:

   figure

   a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating