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waltz
- pronunciation:
- wawlts
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a round dance for couples in three-four time with the accent on the first beat.
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| definition 2: |
a piece of music for this dance, or in its distinctive rhythm.
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| related words: |
dance |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
of, concerning, or characteristic of the waltz.
a waltz step |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
waltzed, waltzes, waltzing |
| definition 1: |
to dance a waltz.
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| definition 2: |
(informal) to move or proceed easily or lightly (often fol. by through).
He waltzed through the audition.She came waltzing through the room. |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to dance a waltz with, esp. as the leading partner.
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| definition 2: |
(informal) to lead (someone) briskly and with authority.
She waltzed the child into the dental clinic. |
| derivation: |
waltzer (n.) |
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