figure four

noun — 2 senses

noun

Etymology From figure + four (“from creating a figure that is akin to the glyph "4"”).

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.

Climbing, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports Alternative Alternative form of figure 4.

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