"figure 4" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: figure 4s [plural]
Etymology: figure + 4 From the shape of the glyph "4", and creating a figure akin to that shape Etymology templates: {{compound|en|figure|4}} figure + 4 Head templates: {{en-noun}} figure 4 (plural figure 4s)
  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 "4" 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 "4" in shape. Categories (topical): Climbing
    Sense id: en-figure_4-en-noun-7srmLfxu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 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-iiJvZtb5
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: figure four Related terms: figure-of-four, figure-of-4

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