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Meaning of dance

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dance

Pronunciation:[dæːns][dans][däːns][dɑːns]/dæns/

noun

Definitions

  1. A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.

  2. A social gathering where dancing is the main activity.

  3. 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.

  4. A genre of modern music characterised by sampled beats, repetitive rhythms and few lyrics.

verb

Definitions

  1. To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.

    Example: I danced with her all night long.

  2. 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.

  3. To perform the steps to.

    Example: Have you ever danced the tango?

  4. To cause to dance, or move nimbly or merrily about.