Of use as a metaphor, simile, metonym or other figure of speech, as opposed to literal; using figures; as when saying that someone who eats more than they should is a pig or like a pig.

(informal) To come to understand; to discover or find a solution; to deduce. / (informal) To calculate.

One who represents, behaves as, or is regarded as equivalent to a father for another person or group of people.

(cricket) A group of statistics listed for each bowler in a single innings:- number of overs bowled, number of maiden overs bowled, number of runs conceded and number of wickets taken.

Dueling with swords; fighting an opponent when both are using swords as weapons. / (sexuality, slang) Mutual penile frottage.

(chiefly US, idiomatic) An educated guess or estimation within acceptable bounds.

(military aviation) A military aircraft designed to operate in combined roles of attacking enemy aircraft and bombing targets; usually faster and more maneuverable than a traditional bomber.

simple past tense and past participle of figure

(of a natural material) Having a pattern considered attractive appearing on a section. / Adorned with a figure or figures.

(aircraft, military) A military aircraft primarily designed to attack enemy aircraft. Frequently shortened to fighter.