figure four

English

Etymology

From figure +‎ four. From creating a figure that is akin to the glyph "4".

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.
  2. (climbing) Alternative form of figure 4.

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