dance

[dæːns][dans][däːns][dɑːns]/dæns/

noun

1
A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.
2
A social gathering where dancing is the main activity.
3
A normally horizontal stripe called a fess that has been modified to zig-zag across the center of a coat of arms from dexter to sinister.
4
A genre of modern music characterised by sampled beats, repetitive rhythms and few lyrics.
5
The art, profession, and study of dancing.
6
A piece of music with a particular dance rhythm.
7
A battle of wits, especially one commonly fought between two rivals.
“So how much longer are we gonna do this dance?”

1
To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.
“I danced with her all night long.”
2
To leap or move lightly and rapidly.
“His eyes danced with pleasure as he spoke. She accused her political opponent of dancing around the issue instead of confronting it.”
3
To perform the steps to.
“Have you ever danced the tango?”
4
To cause to dance, or move nimbly or merrily about.
5
To make love or have sex.
“You make me feel like dancing.”

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