Figure-eight knot (mathematics)
= Figure-eight knot (mathematics)
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The term "figure-eight knot" in mathematics refers to a specific type of knot that is recognized in knot theory, which is a branch of topology. The figure-eight knot is one of the simplest and most well-known non-trivial knots, and it is often represented as can be visualized as a loop that crosses over itself to form a pattern resembling the numeral "8".