The pattern produced on a board surface by prominent rays or deviation from regular grain. The figure is often, though incorrectly, referred to as grain.

The characteristic markings or pattern seen in wood solids or veneers. Figure can result from uneven color, growth rings, vascular rays and variations in grain.

the pattern revealed on the surface of wood after it has been sawn.

Figure in wood is the design or distinctive markings produced by annual growth rings, rays, knots, deviation from regular grain such as interlocked and wavy grain, and irregular attractive discoloration. Figured wood is a small percentage of the total yield and is only available as an exclusive grade from mills who take the extra steps to separate it from the mainstream production. Most flooring mills do not make the distinction and include it with the rest of the flooring. Figured wood flooring has limited availability and is priced at a premium. Birdseye Maple or Curly Birch are examples of figured wood. Other words used to describe various figures are quilted, tiger, and flame.

A distinctive wood grain pattern.

(1) In Baroque and Classical music, the numbers below a staff designating the harmonies to be filled in above; (2) a general term for a brief melodic pattern.

A short overall pattern of motion; a morris dance consists of a number of figures strung together.

The appearance given to the surface of wood. It includes swirls, rays, knot marks, whorls, birds eye, quilting, and other deviations from regular grain. Figure can include grain, but it is separate from the growth rings and is a product of only vaguely understood and mysterious natural processes which involve environment, stresses during growth, genetic factors, fairy dust, and the results of tree dryads decorating their homes. Fortunately, like most beauty in life, we don't have to understand it to enjoy it.

A standardized step pattern which, together with other patterns, constitute the basis of a dance. Patrón estandarizado que, conjuntamente con otros patrones, constituye la base de la coreografía de un baile.

the pattern or design in wood created by the growth of the tree; abnormal growths produce unusual figures.

be or play a part of or in; "Elections figure prominently in every government program"; "How do the elections figure in the current pattern of internal politics?"

The pattern produced, usually across the grain, by natural deviations from the normal grain.

This refers to the pattern in the wood that is a result of the annual rings and other features such as knots and rays.

the distinctive pattern produced by a wood's grain, annual rings, rays, coloration, or knots.

Figure is a term applied to certain patterns formed naturally in wood; it may be enhanced by specialized cutting techniques that accentuate normal markings. Many types of figure are described as optical illusions normally perceived by viewers. Figure also may be caused by uneven coloration resulting from pigmentation in wood.

The characteristic markings found in wood solids or veneers.

The pattern produced on a board surface by prominent rays or deviation from regular grain. Types of figure include: birds-eye, burl, crotch, curly, quilted, and ribbon stripe.

The pattern produced in a wood surface by annual growth rings, rays, knots, deviations from regular grain, such as interlocked and wavy, and irregular colouration.

Term used to describe the pattern of a veneer.

Inherent markings, designs, or configurations on the surface of the wood produced by the annual growth rings, rays, knots and deviations from regular grain.

The pattern on the veneer, which is determined by various factors such as the direction of cutting relative to the grain, natural colour variations and features such as knots or insect marks.

The pattern produced in a wood surface by annual growth rings, knots, deviations from natural grain such as interlocked and wavy grain, and irregular coloration.

The pattern produced on the cut surface of wood by annual growth rings, rays, knots, deviations from regular grain such as interlocked and wavy grain, and irregular coloration.

1 The markings, grain or pattern on a piece of wood. 2 A figured textile is one with a pattern of figures or naturalistic subjects as opposed to one that is plain or striped. 3 Human or animal form.

A generic term for the natural patterns revealed by skilful cutting of veneer e.g. flame grain, Cuban curl, fiddle back, oyster, etc.

This refers to the surface pattern on a given piece of timber. It is produced by both natural features and the way the particular piece of timber is cut.

In wood, certain characteristic marking other than the customary straight grain. These are spoken of as crotches, burls, butts, curls, mottles, feathers, waves, crossfire, etc.

Look of wood grain, which may be wavy, streaked or mottled.

In wood, certain characteristic marking or patterning other than the customary straight grain. These figures are described, somewhat Rorschach-like, as curls, burls, mottles, feathers, crotches, burls, waves, crossfire, etc.

Referes to the visible growth pattern in a piece of wood that is in addition to the normal grain. Figure-topped guitars include options such as "quilted maple, birdseye maple, flame top, tiger stripe etc.... These types of wood are finished with clear or see-through finishings so that the figure adds to the look of the guitar. - Category: Recording

In wood, figure refers to the appearance of wood, as seen on a longitudinal surface (side-grain): a "figured wood" is not plain.

A formal figure, generally an illustration, with a title

A graphic or illustration that appears in the help information.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material; "the area covered can be seen from Figure 2"

a chart, map, table or other type of illustrative material that is included in and adopted as a part of the Michigan Administrative Code

a drawing or diagram used to illustrate the given information

a graphic illustration of concepts, products or relationships

a graphic illustration, such as a chart, graph, diagram, map, photograph, or plate

a graphic such as a map, bar graph, or diagram

a numerical or other type of illustration of truth or probability, sometimes called a statistic

(i) An image, map, graph, photograph, illustration, etc., inserted into a book. It can have text wrapping around it, have its own space or take up whole PAGEs. Figures normally have a CAPTION. (ii) an ARABIC or ROMAN NUMERAL.

An illustration in the book including line art, photos, and combinations.

Any visual (graph, illustration, photographic reproduction, map, chart, etc.) that is printed with the text. It should be referred to in the text and given a figure number for easy reference.

A photograph or drawing of a product or part under consideration for Listing (or other) that depicts the critical features or components; its main purpose is to assist the Field Representative under UL's FUS Program. A Figure is always identified by a "Fig." number and is accompanied in the UL Report and/or FUS Procedure by descriptive text on adjacent pages (see also Illustration ).

Chart, horoscope, map, nativity.

A picture or diagram that may be included within the body of a typeset document.

The amount owed to or by a bookmaker.

Amount of money owed to or by a bookmaker.

Amount owed by or to a bookmaker.

To write over or under the bass, as figures or other characters, in order to indicate the accompanying chords.

a well-known or notable person; "they studied all the great names in the history of France"; "she is an important figure in modern music"

A musical phrase that usually functions as an accompaniment to a melody.

In music, a figure is a recurring fragment or succession of notes that may be used to construct the accompaniment. A figure is distinguished from a motif in that a figure is background while a motif is foreground: "A figure resembles a moulding in architecture: it is 'open at both ends', so as to be endlessly repeatable. In hearing a phrase as a figure, rather than a motif, we are at the same time placing it in the background, even if it is...strong and melodious."

Place a picture as block- or inline-element Parent elements All elements that may contain block elements and Child elements (caption, label?)?, img Attribute Value Meaning align left | center | right Controls the horizontal alignment of the figure. If the figure is set as an inline element in a paragraph, only left and right are allowed. float yes | no Decide if figure should float. If yes, L X will try to automatically find a good spot in the text to place it.

Separate shape(s) distinguishable from a background or ground.

a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape

the primary or positive shape in a design; a shape which is noticeably separated from the surrounding ground or negative shape. The figure is the dominant, advancing shape in a figure-ground relationship.(Mary Stewart, University of Northern Illinois)

Two dimensional shapes are often referred to as figures.

The elements perceived to have shape, weight, size, and other attributes of substance. Also called positive elements.

a much less exact representation or statement of matters than a type

usually referring to a representation of the human body though sometimes also that of an animal or other thing.

A representation of a human or an animal form.

A figure in writing and publishing is any graphic, text, table or other representation that is unaligned from the main flow of text. Figures are commonly found in scientific and non-scientific articles, but also in books. Some books will have a table of figures—in addition to the table of contents—that lists centrally all the figures appearing in the work.

a short dance "step" or "move", sort of a choreographic building block

Each of the digits of a number that are used to express it to the required degree of accuracy.