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pirouette

UK
/ˌpɪrəˈwɛt/
US
/ˌpɪrəˈwɛt/

Translations

pirouettenoun
pirouettes
pl
UK
/ˌpɪrəˈwɛt/
US
/ˌpɪrəˈwɛt/
The dancer executed a perfect pirouette.
La danseuse a exécuté une pirouette parfaite.
Synonyms
twirl
spin
revolution
whirl
gyration
pirouetteverb
pirouetted
Past Simple
pirouetted
Past Participle
pirouetting
Gerund
UK
/ˌpɪr.uˈɛt/
US
/ˌpɪr.uˈɛt/
pirouetterEn danse classique.
The dancer pirouetted gracefully across the stage.
La danseuse a pirouetté gracieusement sur la scène.
Synonyms
twirl
spin
revolve
rotate
whirl
pirouetteadjective
UK
/ˌpɪr.uˈɛt/
US
/ˌpɪr.uˈɛt/
Used attributively to describe something related to or involving a pirouette.
Additional translations
pirouettéRare, surtout dans le langage de la danse.

Definitions

pirouettenoun
A rapid whirling about of the body, especially a full turn on the toe or ball of one foot in ballet.
The dancer executed a perfect pirouette, spinning gracefully on her toes.
pirouetteverb
To perform a full turn on the toe or ball of one foot in ballet.
The dancer pirouetted gracefully across the stage.
pirouetteadjective
Relating to or involving a pirouette.
She focused on improving her pirouette technique before the competition.
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