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pirouette

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of pirouette

a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
  • the ballerina's perfectly executed pirouette
Synonyms of pirouette

gyration, reel, revolution, roll, rotation, spin, twirl, wheel, whirl
Words Related to pirouette

circuit, circulation, ring, round

coil, curl, curve, spiral, twist, whorl

circle, orbit

eddy, swirl

pirouette

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of pirouette

to move in circles around an axis or center
  • The ballerina pirouetted across the stage.
Synonyms of pirouette

gyrate, pinwheel, revolve, roll, rotate, spin, turn, twirl, wheel, whirl
Words Related to pirouette

coil, curl, curve, round, spiral, swirl, twine, twist, wind

circle, circulate, encircle, orbit, ring

pivot, swivel

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