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entrechat Definition

en·tre·chat (än′trə s̸hä′, än′trə s̸hä′; Fr äntr' s̸hȧ′)

noun

Ballet a leap straight upward during which the dancer crosses the legs and beats the calves together a number of times

Etymology: Fr earlier entrechasse, altered (as if < entre, between, among + chasser < OFr chacier, chase) < It (capriola) intrecciata, lit., intertwined (leap) < intrecciare < in-, in + treccia, a plait: see tress

entrechat Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • French-style: The very great French influence on Scottish culture is shown by the embellishments such as pirouettes and the final French-style entrechat.
  • final: The very great French influence on Scottish culture is shown by the embellishments such as pirouettes and the final French-style entrechat.

Browse dictionary entries near entrechat

  1. ‹ entrecôte
  2. ‹ entreaty
  3. ‹ entreat
  4. ‹ entre nous (French)
  5. ‹ entre nous
  6. ‹ entrapment
  7. ‹ entrap
  8. ‹ entrant
  9. ‹ entranceway
  10. ‹ entrance
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