Definition
A rapid spinning movement on one leg, with the body upright and the other leg typically raised or extended, common in ballet and figure skating. A full pirouette completes one or more complete rotations.
Example Usage
The prima ballerina executed a flawless triple pirouette, maintaining perfect balance throughout.
Origin
From French 'pirouette,' possibly derived from the spinning motion or related to 'piroquer' (to gyrate); the French may have borrowed it from an earlier Romance or Germanic source.
Fun Fact
A skilled dancer can perform multiple pirouettes in succession, and the ability to do so cleanly is a fundamental skill tested in ballet auditions.
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