figure-of-eight knot

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• Figure-of-eight knot — knot details | name=Figure of eight knot names=Figure eight knot, Savoy knot, Flemish knot, double stopper type=stopper strength=80% origin=Ancient related=Stevedore knot, Figure of eight loop, Figure of eight follow through, Directional figure… …   Wikipedia

• Figure-of-eight knot — Figure Fig ure (f[i^]g [ u]r; 135), n. [F., figure, L. figura; akin to fingere to form, shape, feign. See {Feign}.] 1. The form of anything; shape; outline; appearance. [1913 Webster] Flowers have all exquisite figures. Bacon. [1913 Webster] 2.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Figure-of-eight loop — Knot details name=Figure of eight loop names= Flemish loop type= loop strength= origin= related= figure of eight knot, flemish bend releasing= uses= sailing, climbing, camping, caving caveat= abok number= #1047A figure of eight loop (also Flemish …   Wikipedia

• figure-eight knot — [fig′yər āt′] n. a kind of knot: see KNOT1: also figure of eight knot * * * …   Universalium

• figure-eight knot — [fig′yər āt′] n. a kind of knot: see KNOT1: also figure of eight knot …   English World dictionary

• Figure-eight knot (mathematics) — In knot theory, a figure eight knot (also called Listing s knot) is the unique knot with a crossing number of four. This is the smallest possible crossing number except for the unknot and trefoil knot. Origin of name The name is given because… …   Wikipedia

• Figure eight knot — The term figure eight knot may refer to:* an everyday object resulting from tying a rope, often called the figure of eight knot and alternatively known as the Savoy knot, Fleming knot, or double stopper. * the mathematical object in knot theory,… …   Wikipedia

• figure of eight — BrE .figure eight AmE n the pattern or shape of a number eight, as seen in a knot, dance etc …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• 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 • Syn: ↑figure eight • Hypernyms: ↑knot * * * noun see figure eight * * * 1. See …   Useful english dictionary

• figure of eight — figures of eight N COUNT A figure of eight is something that has the shape of the number 8, for example a knot or a movement done by a skater. [BRIT] (in AM, usually use figure eight) …   English dictionary

• figure of eight — 1. See figure eight. 2. a knot resembling the figure 8. See illus. under knot. [1595 1605] * * * …   Universalium