dance

[[t]dæns, dɑns[/t]]

v. danced, danc•ing, n.

1) mad to move one's feet or body, or both, rhythmically in a pattern of steps, esp. to the accompaniment of music

2) to leap, skip, etc., as from excitement or emotion; move nimbly or quickly

3) to bob up and down:

The toy sailboats danced on the pond[/ex]

4) to perform or take part in (a dance)

5) to cause to dance:

He danced her around the room[/ex]

6) to cause to be in a specified condition by dancing:

She danced her way to stardom[/ex]

7) mad a successive group of rhythmical steps or bodily motions, or both, usu. executed to music

8) mad an act or round of dancing; set:

May I have this dance?[/ex]

9) mad the art of dancing:

to study dance[/ex]

10) a social gathering or party for dancing; ball

11) mad a piece of music suited in rhythm or style to a particular form of dancing

12) a stylized pattern of movements performed by an animal, as a bird in a courtship display

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Etymology: 1250–1300; ME < AF da(u)ncer, OF dancier, v. of uncert. orig. dance′a•ble, adj. dance`a•bil′i•ty, n. danc′er, n.