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pirouette

pir·ou·ette

pirouette

 
 
pronunciation:
pI ru et
parts of speech:
noun, intransitive verb
features:
Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition: a ballet movement involving a rapid rotation of the body upon the toes or foot.
The ballerina charmed the audience with her rapid and graceful pirouettes.
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part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: pirouettes, pirouetting, pirouetted
definition: to perform a pirouette.
The dancers pirouetted across the stage.