To practice figure skating

An ice skate used for figure skating.

(mathematics, number theory) A number equal to the number of dots in a geometric figure formed of dots. The series begins with unity and is formed so that subtracting each from the following, and treating the series so formed in the same way, by a continuation of the process, yields equal differences.

plural of figurate number

A jointed model of the human body used by artists, or to display clothes. / An unimportant person; a character (especially in fiction) lacking individuality.

(idiomatic) To present an image; to make an impression.

(in fonts whose digits are of uniform width) A space of non-variable width: ⊣ ⊢ equal to the width of a digit.

plural of significant figure

(mathematics) A digit that is meaningful with respect to the precision of a measurement: in other words a digit that is non-zero, followed by a non-zero digit, or (for trailing zeroes) justified by the precision of the derivation or measurement.

A prearranged amount of takings beyond which the exhibitor of a film must start paying a higher film rental rate.