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pirouette

verb/ˌpɪrʊˈɛt/

B2CEFR level
50/100Rarity: uncommon
NeutralRegister

To perform a rapid spin of the body on the point of one foot.

She pirouetted twice before landing lightly on the stage.

Similar: spin, twirl, whirl

Origin: French, meaning 'spinning top'.

Topic: spinning in General English

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