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pigeonwing

[pij-uhn-wing]

noun

a particular figure in skating, outlining the spread wing of a pigeon.

a similar fancy step or evolution in dancing.

Origin:
1775–85; pigeon¹ + wing

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pigeonwing (ˈpɪdʒɪnˌwɪŋ)

—n
	chiefly (US) a fancy step in dancing in which the feet are clapped together

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