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adj
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see two, step.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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noun
A ballroom dance in duple time, having long, sliding steps.
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Topics: dance, dancing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
A dance move consisting of two steps in approximately the same direction onto the same foot, separated by a joining or uniting step with the other foot.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: dance, dancing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
A piece of music for this dance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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verb
To dance the two-step.
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Usage: intransitive
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verb
To move around as if dancing a two-step.
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Usage: figuratively
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noun
a ballroom dance in duple meter; marked by sliding steps
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: ballroom dancing, ballroom dance
verb
dance the two-step
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Broader terms: dance, trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe
History
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Across languages
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