"figure 4" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: figure 4s [plural], figure four [alternative]
Etymology: From figure (“from the shape of the glyph "4"”) + 4 (“a figure akin to that shape”). Etymology templates: {{compound|en|figure|4|t1=from the shape of the glyph "4"|t2=a figure akin to that shape}} figure (“from the shape of the glyph "4"”) + 4 (“a figure akin to that shape”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} figure 4 (plural figure 4s)
  1. (climbing) A dynamic body position where a climber hooks one leg over the opposite arm (forming a "4" shape) in order to engage the core, maintain stability, and reach for distant holds, especially on overhanging terrain.
    Sense id: en-figure_4-en-noun-rgfxVcss Categories (other): Climbing, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 70 30 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 78 22 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 87 13 Topics: climbing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
  2. (combat sports) Alternative form of figure four. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: figure four
    Sense id: en-figure_4-en-noun-TTT14-DK
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: figure-of-4

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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