noun
eights
noun
1
The plural of eight; also used loosely for a group or set of eight things, such as a rowing crew of eight.
"The college eights raced down the river on Saturday."
"He dealt out two eights from the deck."
How to Use Eights
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one "eight" — whether that's the number, a set of eight items, or (in rowing) an eight-person boat and crew.
Common pairings
rowing eights
a pair of eights
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