épaulé

adjective

épau·​lé
āpōlā
ballet
: having one shoulder forward

Word History

Etymology

French, from past participle of épauler to place the shoulder forward, from épaule

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“épaulé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/%C3%A9paul%C3%A9. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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