the number 8, or the quantity represented by it
something having eight parts or members, esp an eight-person racing boat or its crew
the age of 8 years
the hour four hours before midday or midnight
be/have one over the eight
informal to have had too much to drink
behind the eight ball
in an awkward or undesirable situation from which escape is difficult
[In the game of pool, it is difficult for a player to hit a ball that is behind the black number eight ball]eight adj
eightfold adj and adv
[Old English eahta]