fox trot
a social dance, in quadruple meter, performed by couples, characterized by various combinations of slow and quick steps.
a pace, as of a horse, consisting of a series of short steps, as in slackening from a trot to a walk.
Origin of fox trot
1Other definitions for fox-trot (2 of 3)
to dance a fox trot.
Origin of fox-trot
2Other definitions for Foxtrot (3 of 3)
a word used in communications to represent the letter F.
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British Dictionary definitions for foxtrot (1 of 2)
/ (ˈfɒksˌtrɒt) /
a ballroom dance in quadruple time, combining short and long steps in various sequences
(intr) to perform this dance
British Dictionary definitions for Foxtrot (2 of 2)
/ (ˈfɒksˌtrɒt) /
communications a code word for the letter f
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