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Definition of ghost dance - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
spiritual movementTECH. US ceremonial Native American dance that seeks reunion with ancestorsTECH. US
- Many tribes performed the ghost dance to bring back lost relatives.
- The museum displayed a ghost dance regalia from the late 19th century.
- During the powwow, elders explained the significance of the ghost dance ritual.
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Expressions with ghost
abandoned ship possibly haunted and adrift
The sailors were terrified of the ghost ship.
abandoned town with few or no people living there
The old mining camp is now a ghost town.
blocking a user without their knowledge
The platform used ghost banning to control spam.
kitchen preparing food for delivery only
The ghost kitchen operates solely through online orders.
extremely slim hope
She held on to a ghost of a chance that he might return.
extremely pale, usually from fear, shock, or illness
She turned white as a ghost when she heard the news.
memory or person from the past causing emotional pain
Running into her ex was another ghost from her past haunting her.
memory or event from the past
The old photo album was a ghost from the past.
extremely pale, often from fear or shock
She turned pale as a ghost after the accident.
person or presence that ruins others' fun or mood
Don't be a ghost at the feast and ruin the party.
tasks completed without recognition or credit
Many interns end up doing ghost work in large companies.
symbol of past events or memories, especially at Christmas
Seeing the old ornament was like the ghost of Christmas past.
white bicycle placed where a cyclist died
A ghost bike was installed at the intersection.
unexplained occurrence in a system
The software bug seemed like a ghost in the machine.
stop working or functioning
The old car finally gave up the ghost on the highway.
end a troubling memory, fear, or problem
She finally laid the ghost of her past mistakes.
story about ghosts meant to scare or thrill
She told a ghost story around the campfire.
amusement park ride designed to scare and entertain
The ghost train at the carnival was both spooky and exciting.
house that is believed to be haunted by spirits
Many people think the ghost home is haunted by the previous owner.
themed attraction designed to scare visitors
We visited the ghost house at the amusement park.
guided tour of places with ghost stories or legends
We joined a ghost walk in the old city last night.
children's game where a ghost catches others
We played ghost in the graveyard after dinner.
fictional character in comics
Ghost Rider is a popular character in Marvel Comics.
unmarked police car used for surveillance or as a decoy
The ghost car followed the suspect unnoticed.
Expressions with dance
wedding dance where guests pay to dance with bride or groom
During the money dance, guests lined up to dance with the bride.
schedule of appointments or engagements
My dance card is full this week with meetings.
traditional Japanese theater combining stylized drama, music, and dance
The Kabuki dance combined dramatic gestures, music, and elaborate costumes.
move in sync with another's music or beat
She danced to his rhythm at the concert.
dance continuously all night
They decided to dance the night away at the club.
change behavior or attitude in a noticeably new or unusual way
After the criticism, he began to dance to a different tune.
change usual opinion or way of acting in a clear new direction
After the scandal, the senator began to dance to a new tune.
do something for very little money or cost
He bought the car for a song and a dance.
start dancing in a lively way at a party or event
Let's hit the dance floor and show our moves!
avoid discussing a problem directly
He tends to dance around the issue instead of giving a straight answer.
follow someone's instructions or desires
She always dances to her boss's tune at work.
avoid giving a direct answer
He tried to tap dance around the issue during the meeting.
celebrate openly and joyfully in public
The fans danced in the streets after the team won the championship.
to be extremely happy or elated
She was dancing on air after hearing the good news.
show joy at someone's misfortune
She seemed to dance on his grave after he was fired.
follow someone's rules or demands
He always dances to the tune of his boss.
waste someone's time with complex tasks
She led him a dance with endless errands.
unnecessary excitement or activity
He made a song and dance about the small delay.
change behavior to match different situations or people
He dances to different tunes depending on who is in charge.
engage in risky activities knowingly
He loves to dance with danger by climbing cliffs.
engage in risky or dangerous activities
He likes to dance with death by climbing cliffs without safety gear.
engage in risky or dangerous behavior
He knew he was dancing with the devil by getting involved in illegal activities.
follow another person's rules or way of doing things
He always dances to his boss's beat at work.
act very eager to please or serve someone important
He danced attendance on the boss all day.
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- French:danse des esprits, ...
- German:Geistertanz, ...
- Italian:danza degli spiriti, ...
- Spanish:danza de los espíritus, ...
- Portuguese:Dança dos Fantasmas, ...
- Chinese:幽灵舞, ...
- Japanese:ゴースト・ダンス, ...
- Arabic:رَقصَة الأشباح, ...
- Hebrew:רִיקּוּד הָרוּחוֹת, ...
- Russian:Танец духов, ...
- Ukrainian:танець привидів, ...
- Hindi:भूत नृत्य, ...
- Bengali:ঘোস্ট ড্যান্স, ...
- Catalan:ball dels esperits, ...
- Czech:tanec duchů, ...
- Danish:Åndernes dans, ...
- Dutch:geestendans, ...
- Greek:χορός των πνευμάτων, ...
- Hungarian:szellemtánc, ...
- Khmer:របាំពិធីបុណ្យរបស់ជនជាតិដើមអាមេរិកដែលស្វែងរកការជួបជុំវិញជាមួយបុព្វបុរស, ...
- Korean:고스트댄스, ...
- Persian:رقص ارواح, ...
- Polish:Taniec Duchów, ...
- Portuguese (BR):Dança dos Fantasmas, ...
- Romanian:dansul spiritelor, ...
- Swedish:spökdansen, ...
- Thai:พิธีเต้นรำผี, ...
- Turkish:hayalet dansı, ...
- Vietnamese:vũ điệu ma, ...
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