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    pirouette
    /ˌpɪrʊˈɛt/

    noun

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

    verb

    • 1. perform a pirouette: "she pirouetted and made a bow"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPIROUETTE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    PIROUETTE definition: 1. a fast turn of the body on the toes or the front part of the foot, performed especially by a…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pirouettePirouette Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of PIROUETTE is a rapid whirling about of the body; especially : a full turn on the toe or ball of one foot in ballet. How to use pirouette in a sentence.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPIROUETTE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    PIROUETTE meaning: 1. a fast turn of the body on the toes or the front part of the foot, performed especially by a…. Learn more.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › pirouettePIROUETTE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Pirouette definition: a whirling about on one foot or on the points of the toes, as in ballet dancing.. See examples of PIROUETTE used in a sentence.

  6. www.britannica.com › art › pirouette-balletPirouette | Turns, Spins, Steps | Britannica

    Pirouette, (French: “to whirl about”), ballet turn in place on one leg. The pirouette is often done in spectacular series, which women usually perform on toe (pointe) and men on the ball of the foot (demi-pointe).

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPIROUETTE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. countable noun. A pirouette is a movement in ballet dancing. The dancer stands on one foot and spins their body round fast. She executes a perfect triple pirouette. Synonyms: spin [informal], turn, whirl, pivot More Synonyms of pirouette. 2. verb. If someone pirouettes, they perform one or more pirouettes.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › pirouettePirouette - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A pirouette is a ballet term meaning to whirl or spin while balanced on the toes. In the case of a ballerina, she would pirouette while "en pointe," poised on the very toe of her shoe with the other leg bent.

  9. ballethub.com › ballet-term › pirouettePirouette - Ballet Term Definition - BalletHub

    Pirouette is a classical ballet term meaning “spin.” It describes when a dancer is turning around one leg with the other off the ground and in a position, most commonly in passé. A pirouette can be done either en dedans, turning in towards the supporting leg that the dancer is turning on, or en dehors, which is turning away from the ...

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › pirouettePirouette Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Pirouette definition: A full turn of the body on the point of the toe or the ball of the foot in ballet.

  11. sfconservatoryofdance.org › pirouette-2Pirouette - Definition & Detailed Explanation - Dance Terminology...

    Apr 18, 2024 · A pirouette is a classical ballet term that refers to a turning movement in which a dancer spins around on one foot while keeping the other foot in contact.