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Meaning of figure eight | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

/ˌfɪɡəɹˈeɪt/

Definitions

The shape consisting of two circles or ovals joined together at one point, resembling the numeral 8.
A maneuver in which one rides, skates, or otherwise traces a path that forms a figure eight.
A variety of puffer fish (Tetraodontidae).

Examples

“The bikers pop wheelies and execute speedy figure eights along the busy street. Still, something more purposeful than joyriding would seem to be on their minds.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

figure four figure of eight figure of fun figure of merit figure of speech figure out