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Definition of "figure"
noun: a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground
noun: a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape
noun: a diagram or picture illustrating textual material; "the area covered can be seen from Figure 2"
noun: the impression produced by a person; "he cut a fine figure"; "a heroic figure"
verb: understand; "He didn't figure her"
noun: a model of a bodily form (especially of a person); "he made a figure of Santa Claus"
verb: be or play a part of or in; "Elections figure prominently in every government program"; "How do the elections figure in the current pattern of internal politics?"
noun: a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating; "she made the best score on compulsory figures"
noun: an amount of money expressed numerically; "a figure of $17 was suggested"

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Figure may refer to: A shape, drawing, or representation; Figure 8; A person's figure; Miniature representation of something Action figure, in arts; a number; a type of person, as ... (More)

An action figure is a posable character figurine, often made of plastic and other materials, and often based upon a movie, comic book, video game, or television program. (More)

Figure drawing is an exercise in drawing the human body in its various shapes and positions. Life drawing refers to the process of drawing the human figure from observation of a ... (More)

In wood, figure refers to the appearance of wood, as seen on a longitudinal surface (side-grain): a "figured wood" is not plain. The figure of a particular piece of wood may be due ... (More)

Figure skating is an athletic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice. (More)

In music, a figure is a recurring fragment or succession of notes that may be used to construct the accompaniment. A figure is distinguished from a motif in that a figure is ... (More)

Figure and ground is a concept developed by media theorist Marshall McLuhan, which underpins the meaning of his famous phrase, "The medium is the message. (More)

A stick figure is a very simple type of drawing, generally of the human form, although stick figures of other types of animals are possible (for example, a stick figure dog). (More)

A Figure 8 roller coaster is the generic name given to any roller coaster where the train runs through a figure 8 shaped course before returning to the boarding station. (More)

Figure was a small bay stallion owned by Justin Morgan who became the foundation sire of the Morgan horse breed. (More)

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