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Meanings of figure eight in English
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.
Usage of figure eight in English
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The equalette and double figure eight methods are also easy and effective.
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Inside is a climbing rope, a figure eight belay device, a No.
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They were rappelling on each of these anchors with figure eight descenders.
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Birdie did a figure eight around my ankles, but offered no conjecture.
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He arched, then turned and performed another figure eight around Galiano's ankles.
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That's a record, and almost twice the figure eight years ago.
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A sharp whistle pierced the air over the figure eight course.
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Note: The figure eight knot is recommended for all novice and intermediate climbers.
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Then wind twine in figure eight from one handle of skewer to other.
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After about fifteen seconds, the figure eight drifted down to his eye level.
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Don't start your figure eight then pause to have a conversation.
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Tie a figure eight on a bight with all four strands.
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Don't tie half your figure eight and stop to put on your shoes.
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Jose's flashlight beam traced a figure eight on the soggy carpet.
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Wrapped around his wrist, in a figure eight, was a black plastic bracelet.
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Tie the figure eight on a bight and use this as a master point.