number eight
The term "number eight" can refer to a numerical value, a position in a sequence, or specific roles in various sports.
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Definition
A1General
(common)The numeral that comes after seven and before nine.
Example
- She turned eight years old today.
- There are eight slices of pizza in the box.
A2Ranking
(common)A position or rank that is eighth in a sequence or series.
Example
- He finished in eighth place in the race.
- The book is listed as number eight on the bestseller list.
B2Rugby
(sports, technical)A player in the scrum who controls its movement and can pick up the ball exiting the scrum.
Example
- The number eight made a crucial play during the match.
B2Cricket
(sports, technical)The batsman who bats eighth in the lineup.
Example
- The number eight batsman hit a six to win the game.
B1Symbolism
(spiritual)A symbol of abundance, prosperity, or infinity in various cultures.
Example
- In Chinese culture, the number eight is considered very lucky.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "number eight":
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