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Meaning of dance
noun
- A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.
- A social gathering where dancing is the main activity.
- A normally horizontal stripe called a fess that has been modified to zig-zag across the center of a coat of arms from dexter to sinister.
- A genre of modern music characterised by sampled beats, repetitive rhythms and few lyrics.
- The art, profession, and study of dancing.
verb
- To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music. Example: I danced with her all night long.
- To leap or move lightly and rapidly. Example: His eyes danced with pleasure as he spoke. She accused her political opponent of dancing around the issue instead of confronting it.
- To perform the steps to. Example: Have you ever danced the tango?
- To cause to dance, or move nimbly or merrily about.
- To make love or have sex. Example: You make me feel like dancing.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
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