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dance

(d/&/ns )

an artistic form of nonverbal communication(noun.communication)

source: wordnet30
a party of people assembled for dancing(noun.group)

source: wordnet30
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music(noun.act)

Synonym:
dancing, saltation, terpsichore

source: wordnet30
a party for social dancing(noun.event)

source: wordnet30
The leaping, tripping, or measured stepping of one who dances; an amusement, in which the movements of the persons are regulated by art, in figures and in accord with music.(noun)

source: webster1913

move in a graceful and rhythmical way(verb.motion)

Example:
The young girl danced into the room.

source: wordnet30
move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance(verb.creation)

Example:
My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio.

Synonym:
trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe

source: wordnet30
skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways(verb.motion)

Example:
The children danced with joy.

source: wordnet30
To move with measured steps, or to a musical accompaniment; to go through, either alone or in company with others, with a regulated succession of movements, (commonly) to the sound of music; to trip or leap rhythmically.(verb)

source: webster1913
To cause to dance, or move nimbly or merrily about, or up and down; to dandle.(verb)

source: webster1913

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