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pirouette
[pir-oo-et]
noun
a whirling about on one foot or on the points of the toes, as in ballet dancing.
Dressage.a complete turn in which the horse uses its hind legs as a pivot.
verb (used without object)
to perform a pirouette; whirl, as on the toes.
pirouette
/ ˌɪʊˈɛ /
noun
a body spin, esp in dancing, on the toes or the ball of the foot
verb
(intr) to perform a pirouette
Word History and Origins
Origin of pirouette1
Word History and Origins
Origin of pirouette1
Example Sentences
A flick, followed by a pirouette and pass into Adams was another highlight.
They have pensions, they have healthcare; in America, they’re doing pirouettes on TikTok to try and raise money for their toe shoes.
Watching Zsa-zsa do his verbal pirouettes, I thought fondly of a former boyfriend, an indie film producer, who helped me buy a new car and talked the price down $3,000.
At the airport, it is a suitcase that pirouettes by my side as if we’re gliding over ice.
Since his return Wharton has produced a number of eye-catching performances and it is common to see edits of his best moments - such as a pirouette against Fulham - on social media.
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