'cakewalker
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cakewalk (ˈkeɪkˌwɔːk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a dance based on a march with intricate steps, originally performed by African-Americans with the prize of a cake for the best performers |
| 2. | a piece of music composed for this dance |
| 3. | informal an easily accomplished task |
| —vb | |
| 4. | (intr) to perform the cakewalk |
| 'cakewalker | |
| —n | |
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