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fig

/fɪɡ/

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noun

A fruit-bearing tree or shrub of the genus Ficus that is native mainly to the tropics.

Examples :

"My grandmother's garden has a fig tree that produces delicious figs every summer. "

fruit plant food biology

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The fruit of the fig tree, pear-shaped and containing many small seeds.

Examples :

"My grandmother brought a basket of figs to the family picnic. "

fruit food plant

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A small piece of tobacco.

Examples :

"My grandfather rolled a small fig of tobacco and took a long drag before his morning coffee. "

substance material

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The value of a fig, practically nothing; a fico; a whit.

Examples :

"My sister said my idea for the school fundraiser was a fig, practically worthless. "

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A raisin (dried grape)

Examples :

"My grandmother's recipe for fruitcake uses figs, which are like dried grapes. "

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To insult with a fico, or contemptuous motion.

Examples :

"The student fígged the teacher, making a scornful gesture. "

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To put into the head of, as something useless or contemptible.

Examples :

"My boss figures that extra training is useless, so he won't pay for it. "

attitude mind character

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(soap-making) To develop, or cause (a soap) to develop, white streaks or granulations.

Examples :

"The soap maker figed the batch of homemade soap, causing it to develop noticeable white streaks. "

chemistry substance material

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To move suddenly or quickly; rove about.

Examples :

"The children figged around the playground, chasing each other and laughing. "

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A person's figure; dress or appearance.

Examples :

"My sister's fig is always very stylish. "

appearance figure

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To dress; to get oneself up a certain way.

Examples :

"Before the school dance, Sarah figured herself in a sparkly dress and high heels. "

appearance style

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A drawing or diagram conveying information.

Examples :

"The teacher drew a simple fig of the water cycle on the board to help explain it. "

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The representation of any form, as by drawing, painting, modelling, carving, embroidering, etc.; especially, a representation of the human body.

Examples :

"a figure in bronze; a figure cut in marble"

art figure body appearance human

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A person or thing representing a certain consciousness.

Examples :

"My younger sister, despite her quiet nature, is a fig of strong determination. "

person character figure being type thing

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The appearance or impression made by the conduct or career of a person.

Examples :

"He cut a sorry figure standing there in the rain."

appearance character person figure attitude achievement quality

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Distinguished appearance; magnificence; conspicuous representation; splendour; show.

Examples :

"The wedding had a fig of grandeur, with elaborate decorations and a large guest list. "

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A human figure, which dress or corset must fit to; the shape of a human body.

Examples :

"The tailor carefully measured the fig of the bride-to-be to ensure the wedding dress fit perfectly. "

body appearance figure human

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Examples :

"My daughter's math homework asked for the fig of 12 divided by 3. "

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A number, an amount.

Examples :

"The fig of students in the class is thirty-five. "

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Examples :

"The architect drew a fig of the new building's roofline. "

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A visible pattern as in wood or cloth.

Examples :

"The muslin was of a pretty figure."

appearance material

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Any complex dance moveW.

Examples :

"The choreographer taught the students a new fig, a complex combination of steps and turns. "

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A figure of speech.

Examples :

""Using a 'fig' of speech, my brother described the presentation as 'a rocket ship to failure.'" "

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The form of a syllogism with respect to the relative position of the middle term.

Examples :

"The teacher explained the fig of the argument about student participation, highlighting how the middle term (student effort) connected the premises to the conclusion. "

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A horoscope; the diagram of the aspects of the astrological houses.

Examples :

"My friend consulted the fig in the astrology book before making a decision about her job interview. "

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Any short succession of notes, either as melody or as a group of chords, which produce a single complete and distinct impression.

Examples :

"The short fig of notes played on the piano created a feeling of peace. "

music sound entertainment

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A form of melody or accompaniment kept up through a strain or passage; a motif; a florid embellishment.

Examples :

"The pianist's intricate fig in the prelude highlighted the piece's emotional depth. "

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To insert a ginger root into the anus, vagina or urethra of: to perform figging upon.

sex body action