Definition of figure

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Figure (n.) A character or symbol representing a number; a numeral; a digit; as, 1, 2,3, etc..

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Iconism :: Iconism (n.) The formation of a figure, representation, or semblance; a delineation or description..
Impress :: Impress (n.) A mark made by pressure; an indentation; imprint; the image or figure of anything, formed by pressure or as if by pressure; result produced by pressure or influence..
Erotesis :: Erotesis (n.) A figure o/ speech by which a strong affirmation of the contrary, is implied under the form o/ an earnest interrogation, as in the following lines; -.
Pentahedral :: Pentahedral (a.) Having five sides; as, a pentahedral figure..
Dash :: Dash (n.) The line drawn through a figure in the thorough bass, as a direction to raise the interval a semitone..
Epiploce :: Epiploce (n.) A figure by which one striking circumstance is added, in due gradation, to another; climax; e. g., He not only spared his enemies, but continued them in employment; not only continued, but advanced them..
Clock :: Clock (n.) A figure or figured work on the ankle or side of a stocking.
Maplike :: Maplike (a.) Having or consisting of lines resembling a map; as, the maplike figures in which certain lichens grow..
Zeugma :: Zeugma (n.) A figure by which an adjective or verb, which agrees with a nearer word, is, by way of supplement, referred also to another more remote; as, hic illius arma, hic currus fuit; where fuit, which agrees directly with currus, is referred also to arma..
Symbol :: Symbol (n.) A visible sign or representation of an idea; anything which suggests an idea or quality, or another thing, as by resemblance or by convention; an emblem; a representation; a type; a figure; as, the lion is the symbol of courage; the lamb is the symbol of meekness or patience..
Stenoderm :: Stenciler (n.) One who paints or colors in figures by means of stencil.
Heptagon :: Heptagon (n.) A plane figure consisting of seven sides and having seven angles.
Emblaze :: Emblaze (v. t.) To paint or adorn with armorial figures; to blazon, or emblazon..
Figural :: Figural (a.) Represented by figure or delineation; consisting of figures; as, figural ornaments..
Ornitholite :: Ornitholite (n.) A stone of various colors bearing the figures of birds.
Backboard :: Backboard (n.) A board worn across the back to give erectness to the figure.
Squat :: Squat (a.) Short and thick, like the figure of an animal squatting..
Semispherical :: Semispherical (a.) Having the figure of a half sphere.
Figure :: Figure (n.) Value, as expressed in numbers; price; as, the goods are estimated or sold at a low figure..
Prefiguration :: Prefiguration (n.) The act of prefiguring, or the state of being prefigured..
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