"figure four" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: figure fours [plural]
Etymology: figure + four From creating a figure that is akin to the glyph "4" Etymology templates: {{compound|en|figure|four}} figure + four Head templates: {{en-noun}} figure four (plural figure fours)
  1. (combat sports) A grappling position where a fighter grabs an opponent's limb and then holds on to his or her own wrist with the other hand. Used in various joint locks.
    Sense id: en-figure_four-en-noun-A6heNfyM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 66 34
  2. (climbing) Alternative form of figure 4 Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: figure 4 Categories (topical): Climbing
    Sense id: en-figure_four-en-noun-tRC2w2kM Topics: climbing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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