# figure four

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A grappling position where a fighter grabs an opponent's limb and then holds on to his or her own wrist with the other hand. Used in various joint locks.
2. Alternative form of figure 4.

## Etymology
From figure + four. From creating a figure that is akin to the glyph "4".

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/figure-four