plié
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of plié
1890–95; < French, noun use of past participle of plier to bend; see ply 2
Example Sentences
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Quanbeck: “Sweet Dreams” is hard because you’ve already done so much of the number by that point, and then you’re in a low, deep plié for that whole sequence.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2022
In the poignant second movement, the dancers perform a plié in second position — a basic ballet position in which the knees bend outwardly — as their palms face forward.
From New York Times • Oct. 25, 2019
The 52-year-old teacher says her mission isn’t just to teach girls how to plié, but to prepare them for a future outside the boundaries of their poor neighborhood.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2019
The professional dance company invites amateurs to plié at its barre and balance across its studio floor.
From Washington Post • Nov. 8, 2017
When a dancer attempts to lay an egg, it is called a grand plié.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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