Sekirov Dictionary

ballet

/ˈbæleɪ/

noun 6
verb 1
forms 3

noun6

a formal kind of dancing with set steps and positions, done to music on a stage
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A theatrical presentation of such dancing, usually with music, sometimes in the form of a story.
- Let's go to the ballet in the theatre tomorrow!
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The company of persons who perform this dance.
- Zara joined the ballet at the age of 14.
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(figurative) Any intricate series of operations involving coordination between individuals.
- Food preparation on a potager no doubt became a kitchen ballet in which pans were constantly shifted, coals constantly replenished, and grates shaken out. — 1990
A light part song, frequently with a fa-la-la chorus, common among Elizabethan and Italian Renaissance composers.
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A (small) ball i.e. roundel on a coat of arms, called a bezant, plate, etc., according to colour.
- 9. Peter West, Ar. bears sable Ballets argent a Lyon Rampant. — 1741

verb1

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To perform an action reminiscent of ballet dancing.
- Frankie's obviously going to ballet her way to the trophy. — 2017

forms

balleted · balleting · ballets

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