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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

figure 4

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.99 in modern English

Syllables
fig-ure 4
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

noun

Alternative form of figure four.

Etymology

From figure (“from the shape of the glyph "4"”) + 4 (“a figure akin to that shape”).

Inflected Forms

figure 4s (plural) figure four (alternative)

Phrases

figure-of-4

Frequently Paired Words

figure-of-4

Questions

What does figure 4 mean?
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.
Where does figure 4 come from?
From figure (“from the shape of the glyph "4"”) + 4 (“a figure akin to that shape”).

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