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Fox·trot | \ ˈfäks-ˌträt 
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\Definition of Foxtrot
(Entry 1 of 3)
—used as a code word for the letter f
fox-trot
noun\ ˈfäks-ˌträt \
\Definition of fox-trot (Entry 2 of 3)
1 : a short broken slow trotting gait in which the hind foot of the horse hits the ground a trifle before the diagonally opposite forefoot
2 : a ballroom dance in duple time with slow walking steps, quick running steps, and the step of the two-step
fox-trot
verbfox-trotted; fox-trotting; fox-trots
Definition of fox-trot (Entry 3 of 3)
: to dance the fox-trot
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fox-trot
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of fox-trot
: a formal dance that includes slow walking steps and quick running steps also : the music for this dance
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The first known use of Foxtrot was in 1872
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