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  2. Figure 8 - Wikipedia

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    Figure 8 racing, a category of auto racing related to the demolition derby; Figure 8 roller coaster, a track design; Figure 8, shape from which compulsory figures in ice skating are derived; Figure 8, a riding figure used in the training of horses; Figure-eight, type of noseband; Figure eight turn, man overboard rescue turn in sailing

  3. Glossary of shapes with metaphorical names - Wikipedia

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    Hourglass shape or hourglass figure, the one that resembles an hourglass; nearly symmetric shape wide at its ends and narrow in the middle; some flat shapes may be alternatively compared to the figure eight or hourglass

  4. Compulsory figures - Wikipedia

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    The simple "figure eight" shape was executed by connecting two circles "about three times the height of the skater [d] with one circle skated on each foot". [18] The figure eight has four variations: inside edges, outside edges, backward, and forward. A turn added at the halfway point of each circle increased the level of complexity.

  5. Figure 8 (climbing) - Wikipedia

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    The figure 8 belay device is a piece of metal (usually an aluminum alloy) in the shape of an 8 with one large end and one small end. Usage

  6. Infinity symbol - Wikipedia

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    The infinity symbol (∞) is a mathematical symbol representing the concept of infinity.This symbol is also called a lemniscate, [1] after the lemniscate curves of a similar shape studied in algebraic geometry, [2] or "lazy eight", in the terminology of livestock branding.

  7. Figure-eight knot - Wikipedia

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    The figure-eight knot or figure-of-eight knot is a type of stopper knot. It is very important in both sailing and rock climbing as a method of stopping ropes from running out of retaining devices. Like the overhand knot , which will jam under strain, often requiring the rope to be cut, the figure-eight will also jam, but is usually more easily ...

  8. 8 - Wikipedia

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    Figure 8 is the fifth studio album by singer-songwriter Elliott Smith, released in the year 2000, [80] an album released by Julia Darling in 1999, [81] and an album released by Outasight in 2011. [82] Ming Hao from the k-pop group Seventeen goes by the name "The8". [83] "8 (circle)" is the eighth song on the album 22, A Million by the American ...

  9. Figure eight (angling) - Wikipedia

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    The figure eight is a technique used by anglers to fish specifically for the muskellunge. [1] It has been developed due to the nature of the fish's hunting style. Essentially, the figure eight is a final enticement performed by the angler just before lifting the lure out of the water for another cast.