figure eight

• Forma ou padrão que lembra o algarismo 8, composto por dois laços ou círculos unidos em um ponto central. Costuma ser usado em danças, patinação no gelo, nós e circuitos de corrida.

A shape or pattern resembling the numeral 8, consisting of two loops or circles joined at a central point. Commonly used in dance, skating, knot-tying, and racing tracks.

1. B1formal

   A shape or pattern resembling the number 8, consisting of two loops.

   Oito

   • The skater traced a perfect figure eight on the ice.
   • The dancer's movements formed a figure eight with her arms.
   • The road ahead twisted into a figure eight.

2. Knot typeB2formal

   A type of knot that forms a shape like the number 8, used in climbing and sailing.

   Nó em oito

   • He tied a figure eight knot to secure the rope.
   • Climbers often use a figure eight for safety.
   • The sailor demonstrated how to tie a figure eight.