sword dancing

ˈsɔrd ˌdænsɪŋ

Definition

Definition of sword dancing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

traditional dance

dance involving intricate steps over swords

The festival featured a captivating sword dancing performance.

sword dance

sword display

dance where performers flourish swords in the air

The sword dancing showcased the dancers' skill and precision.

swordplay

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dance involving intricate steps over swords

Expressions with sword

double-edged sword

something with both beneficial and adverse effects

His sharp wit was a double-edged sword, often offending people unintentionally..

dual-edged sword

something with both positive and negative effects

Social media is a dual-edged sword, offering both connectivity and privacy concerns.

two-edged sword

something with potential for both positive and negative outcomes

His sharp wit was a two-edged sword, often offending people unintentionally.

fall on one's sword

accept responsibility for a mistake or failure

The CEO decided to fall on his sword after the company's scandal.

sword of justice

symbol of power enforcing justice and fairness

The judge wielded the sword of justice in the courtroom.

draw the sword

initiate a conflict or confrontation

He drew the sword against the unfair policy.

Expressions with dancing

put on one's dancing shoes

prepare oneself mentally for celebration or rejoicing

She put on her dancing shoes before the party started.

ballroom dancing

competitive or recreational couple dancing

Ballroom dancing competitions are held worldwide.

dancing partner

one of a pair of people dancing together

She is my dancing partner for the competition.

dancing school

place where dance classes are taught

She enrolled her daughter in a dancing school to learn ballet..

feel like dancing

want to dance

After hearing the music, I feel like dancing.

line dancing

group dance with synchronized steps in lines

Line dancing is popular at country music events.

tap dancing

act of performing tap dance

Her tap dancing was the highlight of the show.

clog dancing

traditional dance performed in wooden-soled shoes

Clog dancing is popular in some rural areas.

dad dancing

awkward, enthusiastic dance moves by middle-aged men

His dad dancing at the party made everyone laugh.

dancing queen

woman who loves dancing

She was the dancing queen at every party.

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dance

flexible metal strip for sword dancing

Examples of sword dancing in a sentence

The troupe practiced sword dancing for the upcoming event.
Sword dancing is a traditional art form.
The festival featured impressive sword dancing.

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French:danse des épées, danse à l'épée, ...
German:Schwerttanz, ...
Italian:danza delle spade, ...
Spanish:danza de espadas, ...
Portuguese:dança com espadas, ...
Chinese:剑舞, 剑舞表演, ...
Japanese:剣舞, 剣のダンス, ...
Arabic:رَقْصَة السُّيُوف, رقصة السيف, ...
Hebrew:רִיקּוּד חֲרָבוֹת, ...
Russian:мечевой танец, танец с саблями, ...
Ukrainian:танець з мечами, танці з мечами, ...
Hindi:तलवार नृत्य, ...
Bengali:তলোয়ার নৃত্য, ...
Catalan:dansa de les espases, ...
Czech:tanec s meči, ...
Danish:sværddans, ...
Dutch:zwaarddansen, ...
Greek:χορός με σπαθιά, ...
Hungarian:kardtánc, kardforgató tánc, ...
Khmer:របាំដាវ, ...
Korean:칼춤, ...
Persian:رقص شمشیر, نمایش شمشیر, ...
Polish:taniec z mieczami, ...
Portuguese (BR):dança das espadas, dança com espadas, ...
Romanian:dans cu săbii, dans cu săbii fluturate, ...
Swedish:svärddans, svärdshow, ...
Thai:การเต้นรำดาบ, การเต้นรำด้วยดาบ, ...
Turkish:kılıç dansı, kılıç gösterisi, ...
Vietnamese:múa kiếm, vũ điệu kiếm, ...

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