The symmetrical axis of a body. In the case of the Earth, it differs from the rotational axis by a few meters, and so is a partial cause of the Earth's wobble.

A pattern that emerges as the result of vibration when flour, sand, etc. is scattered on a rigid surface and a violin bow is run along it.

plural of Chladni figure

(climbing) A technical climbing technique used in ice climbing to gain a respite and lessen slack and distance from the undersurface/ceiling which one is climbing underneath, which appears like a number "4" in shape, with one arm anchoring the climber to the surface while hanging upside-down, and one leg wrapped around that arm, forming a figurative "4" in shape.

(climbing) A technical climbing technique used in ice climbing to gain a respite and lessen slack and distance from the undersurface/ceiling which one is climbing underneath, which appears like a number "9" in shape, with one arm anchoring the climber to the surface while hanging upside-down, and one leg wrapped around that arm, forming a figurative "9" in shape.

Someone who is in a position of authority.

simple past tense and past participle of figure eight

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of figure-eight

plural of figure-eight

present participle of figure eight