FIGURE OF EIGHT Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the phrase figure of eight. (close relations)
Definition of FIGURE OF EIGHT
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| coil | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops • a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) • a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine • a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb • tubing that is wound in a spiral • reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit verb • to wind or move in a spiral course • make without a potter's wheel • wind around something in coils or loops | ||||||||
| knot | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a tight cluster of people or things • any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object • a hard cross-grained round piece of wood in a board where a branch emerged • (of ships and wind) a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour or about 1.15 statute miles per hour • something twisted and tight and swollen • soft lump or unevenness in a yarn; either an imperfection or created by design • a sandpiper that breeds in the Arctic and winters in the Southern Hemisphere verb • make into knots; make knots out of • tie or fasten into a knot • tangle or complicate | ||||||||
| loop | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines • anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself) • (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated • an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan) • the basic pattern of the human fingerprint • a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied • the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component • an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop • a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates • a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane verb • move in loops • make a loop in • fly loops, perform a loop • wind around something in coils or loops • fasten or join with a loop | ||||||||
| spiral | nounn | |||||||
noun • a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center • a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle • a continuously accelerating change in the economy • ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center • a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops • flying downward in a helical path with a large radius adjective satellite • in the shape of a coil verb • to wind or move in a spiral course • form a spiral • move in a spiral or zigzag course | ||||||||
| twist | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an unforeseen development • an interpretation of a text or action • any clever maneuver • the act of rotating rapidly • a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments • a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight • a circular segment of a curve • a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself • a jerky pulling movement • a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair • social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s • the act of winding or twisting • turning or twisting around (in place) verb • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) • cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form • turn in the opposite direction • form into a spiral shape • form into twists • extend in curves and turns • do the twist • twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive • twist suddenly so as to sprain | ||||||||
| figure eight | nounn | |||||||
noun • a two-dimensional figure having the shape of the number eight • 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 • a skating figure that carves an 8 in the ice | ||||||||
| figure 8 | nounn | |||||||
noun • a two-dimensional figure having the shape of the number eight | ||||||||
