figure four en · NOUN
Etymology
From figure + four (“from creating a figure that is akin to the glyph "4"”).
Meanings
- (qualifier:combat sport) A grappling position where a fighter grabs an opponent's limb and then holds on to their own wrist with the other hand; used in various joint locks.
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(alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of figure 4.
alt of figure 4
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| figure fours | Number=Plur | lexicographic |