pointe

(pwant)

noun pl. pointes

Ballet (the position of being on) the tip of the toe

Origin: Fr, point

See pointe in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
In ballet, dancing that is performed on the tips of the toes.

Origin:

Origin: From French pointe (des pieds), point (of the feet), tiptoe; see point

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