a symbol for a number, especially 0 to 9; an amount; a diagram or illustration
numeral; numeric value
Cases of word usage
1) an indirect reference often by using a figure of speech to another famous event or person (allusion)
2) a line that marks out a circle or other curved figure (circumference)
3) a model of a cross with the figure of Jesus on it (crucifix)
4) (maths) a flat figure with 6 (especially equal) sides (hexagon)
5) a nude human figure (especially in art) (nude)
6) (a word, figure or sign) used for a number; (of) numbers (numeral)
7) (of) a figure having four straight sides and angles at 90 degrees, longer than it is wide (oblong)
8) a flat figure with eight sides and angles (octagon)
9) a four-sided plane figure whose opposite sides are parallel (parallelogram)
10) a plane figure with five sides and five angles (pentagon)