pirouette — meaning in English

English meaning

• pirouette noun A full spin performed on the toes or ball of the foot, especially in ballet.
• twirl verb To spin or rotate quickly and gracefully.

Senses

pirouette is used for these senses in English:

• pirouette A whirling or turning on the toes in dancing, primarily in ballet.
• twirl A movement where a person spins round elegantly; a pirouette.

pirouette — full definition

1. noun A full spin performed on the toes or ball of the foot, especially in ballet.
2. verb To spin on one's toes like a ballet dancer.

twirl — full definition

1. verb To spin or rotate quickly and gracefully.
2. noun A rapid spinning or rotating movement.

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