figure-of-eight
Skating rink pattern
A figure-of-eight is a shape or movement tracing the numeral 8—two loops meeting at a central point.
The term describes knots, skating patterns, bandaging techniques, and flight maneuvers: She traced a figure-of-eight on the ice.
British English prefers figure-of-eight; American English typically uses figure eight.
Without termination or boundary
- loopCurve closing on itself
- eternalLasting without end
- symbolRepresentational mark or sign
- perpetualLasting without interruption
continuous · cycle · ouroboros · mathematical · limitless · timeless · unbroken · recurrence
Curve closing on itself
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- twirlRotate rapidly, often playfully
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- rinkEnclosed skating surface
ice · compulsory · tracings · edges · crossover · glide · choreography · footwork
Thick twisted fibers
- hitchTemporary difficulty or snag
- belayAnchor a rope
- climbingAscending by physical effort
- bindFasten or obligate
secure · fasten · splice · loop · anchor · bight · coil · tie
Interlace strands into fabric
- interlaceWeave elements together
- loopCurve closing on itself
- symmetryInvariance under transformation
- motifRecurring thematic element
design · Celtic · ornament · braid · tracery · interlocking · continuous · decorative
Curve closing on itself
- maneuverDeliberate tactical movement
- stuntDangerous feat for spectacle
- airshowPublic flight demonstration
- pilotOne who steers aircraft
aviation · roll · Cuban · hammerhead · wingover · sequence · aerobatic
Closed electrical pathway
- trackPath or monitored route
- ovalElongated rounded shape
- crossoverGenre-blending work or transition
- intersectionPoint where paths meet
lap · chicane · hairpin · speedway · derby · slot-car · layout · banked
Rotate rapidly, often playfully
- pirouetteBallet turn on one foot
- swingSuspended recreational seat
- ballroomVenue for formal dances
- contraIn opposition to
ceilidh · reel · dosado · promenade · partner · folk · caller · set
Enclose by winding around
- bindFasten or obligate
- jointShared by multiple parties
- ankleLeg-foot joint
- wristHand-forearm connection
elbow · support · dressing · compression · immobilize · spica · splint · stabilize
Sudden brain blood blockage
- breaststrokeArms circle, legs splay
- scullingDouble-oar rowing technique
- treadingWalking on a surface
- propulsionForce driving movement forward
endless
Without termination or boundary
perpetual · continuous · cycle · ouroboros · mathematical · limitless · timeless · unbroken · recurrence
loop
Curve closing on itself
rink · ice · compulsory · tracings · edges · crossover · glide · choreography · footwork · spiral
rope
Thick twisted fibers
bind · secure · fasten · splice · loop · anchor · bight · coil · tie · cinch
weave
Interlace strands into fabric
motif · design · Celtic · ornament · braid · tracery · interlocking · continuous · decorative · Möbius
loop
Curve closing on itself
- maneuverDeliberate tactical movement
- stuntDangerous feat for spectacle
- airshowPublic flight demonstration
pilot · aviation · roll · Cuban · hammerhead · wingover · sequence · aerobatic
circuit
Closed electrical pathway
intersection · lap · chicane · hairpin · speedway · derby · slot-car · layout · banked · course
twirl
Rotate rapidly, often playfully
contra · ceilidh · reel · dosado · promenade · partner · folk · caller · set · country
wrap
Enclose by winding around
wrist · elbow · support · dressing · compression · immobilize · spica · splint · stabilize
stroke
Sudden brain blood blockage
- breaststrokeArms circle, legs splay
- scullingDouble-oar rowing technique
- treadingWalking on a surface
propulsion · recovery · kick · technique
figure-of-eightcircle
Curved closed shape
straight line · oval · ellipse · ring · dot
figure-of-eightstraight line
Undeviated continuous path
linear path · circle · direct route · beeline · round trip
figure, eight, figures, figured, figuring, figuration, figurative, figuratively, disfigure