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Meaning of the word pirouette in English

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pirouette

US /ˌpɪr.uːˈet/
UK /ˌpɪr.uːˈet/
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Noun

1.

an act of spinning on one foot, typically with the raised foot touching the knee of the supporting leg

Example:
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The ballerina performed a graceful pirouette.
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He ended his routine with a spectacular pirouette.
Synonym:
spintwirlwhirlturnrevolve

Verb

1.

perform a pirouette

Example:
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She began to pirouette across the stage.
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The dancer can pirouette effortlessly.
Synonym:
spintwirlwhirlturnrevolve
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