Associations to the word «Pirouette»

Wiktionary

PIROUETTE, noun. A whirling or turning on the toes in dancing, primarily in ballet.
PIROUETTE, noun. The whirling about of a horse.
PIROUETTE, verb. (intransitive) To perform a pirouette; to whirl on the toes, like a dancer.

Dictionary definition

PIROUETTE, noun. (ballet) a rapid spin of the body (especially on the toes as in ballet).
PIROUETTE, verb. Do a pirouette, usually as part of a dance.

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