Phrase guide
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noun
A dance for couples with a whirling or revolving motion, such as the waltz or polka.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: dance, dancing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A repetitive, circular movement made by a foraging honey bee in process of communicating to other workers that it has located a significant and nearby food source.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: agriculture, beekeeping, business, lifestyle
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noun
a ballroom dance characterized by revolving movement
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: round dancing
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: ballroom dancing, ballroom dance
noun
a folk dance; dancers form a circle
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: ring dance
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: folk dancing, folk dance
Narrower terms: schottische
History
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Across languages
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