English noun: pirouette | |||
1. | pirouette (act) (ballet) a rapid spin of the body (especially on the toes as in ballet) | ||
Broader (hypernym) | spin, twirl, twist, twisting, whirl | ||
Domain category | ballet, concert dance | ||
English verb: pirouette | |||
1. | pirouette (motion) do a pirouette, usually as part of a dance | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | pivot, swivel | ||