eight

noun

\ˈāt

Definition of eight

1 : a number that is one more than seven — see Table of Numbers

2 : the eighth in a set or series the eight of spades

3 : something having eight units or members: such as

a : an 8-oared racing boat or its crew

b : an 8-cylinder engine or automobile

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Triple eights are believed to triple luck and fortune, say feng shui enthusiasts, who also care that construction took place during what's called the Flying Star Period of 8. — Janet Eastman, OregonLive.com, "$4 million feng shui mansion designed to maximize good fortune (photos)," 6 Mar. 2018 In a case that came to national attention in Britain earlier this year, the head of an elementary school in east London banned under-eights from wearing headscarves, sparking opposition from parents who said they were not consulted. — Jane Onyanga-omara, USA TODAY, "Austria wants to ban headscarves in elementary schools and kindergartens," 4 Apr. 2018 The Owls also won two other eights races – the freshman/novice eight and the junior varsity eight. — Joe Juliano, Philly.com, "Temple, with a little help, wins men's varsity eight race at Dad Vail Regatta," 12 May 2018 Brandon Woodruff and Josh Hader combined to keep the Reds off the board the rest of the way, with Hader striking out a career-high eight in just 2 2/3 innings to close the game out and record his fourth save. — Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Brewers 6, Reds 5: Offense wakes up from its Wrigley slumber," 30 Apr. 2018 Faria gave up a career-high eight runs while getting just five outs. — courant.com, "Bogaerts Leads Way With 6 RBIs; Red Sox Beat Rays For 7th Straight," 7 Apr. 2018 Six the top 16 eights at last year’s Intercollegiate Rowing Association championships will be here. — Bill Center, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Match races give Crew Classic new twist," 22 Mar. 2018 The Huskies also had their share of struggles but managed to win seven of their last eight to finish 15-17-2. — Andrew Mahoney, BostonGlobe.com, "BU will need to win Hockey East to make NCAAs," 8 Mar. 2018 Kozinski did all his damage from long range, knocking down a career-high eight in 15 attempts for CMU (14-8, 3-6 MAC). — Associated Press, Detroit Free Press, "Western Michigan pounds EMU in 2nd half; Kozinski sets CMU record," 31 Jan. 2018

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