"figure 9" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: figure 9s [plural], figure nine [alternative]
Etymology: From figure + 9. From the shape of the glyph "9", and creating a figure akin to that shape. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|figure|9}} figure + 9 Head templates: {{en-noun}} figure 9 (plural figure 9s)
  1. (climbing) A technical climbing technique used in ice climbing to gain a respite and lessen slack and distance from the undersurface/ceiling which one is climbing underneath, which appears like a number "9" in shape, with one arm anchoring the climber to the surface while hanging upside-down, and one leg wrapped around that arm, forming a figurative "9" in shape. Categories (topical): Climbing Related terms: figure-of-nine, figure-of-9
    Sense id: en-figure_9-en-noun-H3izADct Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: climbing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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