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Meanings of figure eight in inglês
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
Examples for "figure 8"
Examples for "figure 8"
1
Note the figure 8 is off and the cheek pieces are on.
2
I gave Hugh my figure 8, and used a double-carabiner brake.
3
Saxes doing the same figure 8 over and over again.
4
Five bottles were set in a figure 8, and he rode between them several times.
5
DMM's version of the classic figure 8 belay device.
Usage of figure eight in inglês
1
The equalette and double figure eight methods are also easy and effective.
2
Inside is a climbing rope, a figure eight belay device, a No.
3
They were rappelling on each of these anchors with figure eight descenders.
4
Birdie did a figure eight around my ankles, but offered no conjecture.
5
He arched, then turned and performed another figure eight around Galiano's ankles.
6
That's a record, and almost twice the figure eight years ago.
7
A sharp whistle pierced the air over the figure eight course.
8
Note: The figure eight knot is recommended for all novice and intermediate climbers.
9
Then wind twine in figure eight from one handle of skewer to other.
10
After about fifteen seconds, the figure eight drifted down to his eye level.
11
Don't start your figure eight then pause to have a conversation.
12
Tie a figure eight on a bight with all four strands.
13
Don't tie half your figure eight and stop to put on your shoes.
14
Jose's flashlight beam traced a figure eight on the soggy carpet.
15
Wrapped around his wrist, in a figure eight, was a black plastic bracelet.
16
Tie the figure eight on a bight and use this as a master point.