CEFR C1

arabesque

noun

Meaning

A ballet position in which the dancer stands on one leg with the other leg extended backward at a right angle.

Examples

She held the arabesque perfectly, maintaining her balance with effortless grace.
The choreography required a series of rapid turns followed by a deep arabesque.

Synonyms: pose, position, ornamentation, embellishment

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arabesque (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌærəˈbɛsk/

Definition

A ballet position in which the dancer stands on one leg with the other leg extended backward at a right angle.

Examples

She held the arabesque perfectly, maintaining her balance with effortless grace.
The choreography required a series of rapid turns followed by a deep arabesque.

Synonyms of arabesque

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