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.

Calculation. / Structure, design, or arrangement; figure. / Representation.

present participle of figure

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of figure / (by ellipsis) It figures.

plural of figure

An actor or dancer in the background lacking an aural presence.

plural of figurant

in a figural manner

Forming a figure. / (music) Florid.

To shape; to give a figure.