tap dance
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noun
a dance in which the rhythm or rhythmical variation is audibly tapped out with the toe or heel by a dancer wearing shoes with special hard soles or with taps.
Origin:
‡ 1925–30
‡ 1925–30
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| tap dance | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a step dance in which the performer wears shoes equipped with taps that make a rhythmic sound on the stage as he dances |
| —vb | |
| 2. | to perform a tap dance |
| 'tap-dancer | |
| —n | |
| 'tap-dancing | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
The actor who plays the headwaiter within the movie welcomes the chance to step out of character and do a little tap dance.
He knew he had to do some literary tap dance, hence the dialogue.
Most readers should be able to see through your fancy tap dance.
Anything less than a talking horse that can tap dance will be a disappointment.
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