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English Definitions
figure
N
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
figure
N
alternative names for the body of a human being
figure
N
one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
figure
N
a model of a bodily form (especially of a person)
figure
N
a well-known or notable person
figure
N
a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape
figure
N
an amount of money expressed numerically
figure
N
the impression produced by a person
figure
N
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
figure
N
language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
figure
N
a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground
figure
N
a decorative or artistic work
figure
N
a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating
figure
V
judge to be probable
figure
V
be or play a part of or in
figure
V
imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
figure
V
make a mathematical calculation or computation
figure eight
N
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
figure eight
N
a skating figure that carves an 8 in the ice
N
a loom for weaving figured fabrics
figure of eight
N
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
N
a numerical expression representing the efficiency of a given system, material, or procedure
N
language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
figure out
V
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
N
an ice skate worn for figure skating; has a slightly curved blade and a row of jagged points at the front of the blade
figure skate
V
dance on skates
N
ice skating where the skates trace outlines of selected figures
figured
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
N
a bass part written out in full and accompanied by numbers to indicate the chords to be played
N
a loom for weaving figured fabrics
figurehead
N
a person used as a cover for some questionable activity
figurehead
N
figure on the bow of some sailing vessels
N
an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
English Definitions from WordNet 3.0
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