pigeonwing

[ pij-uhn-wing ]

noun

1. a particular figure in skating, outlining the spread wing of a pigeon.
2. a similar fancy step or evolution in dancing.

pigeonwing

/ ˈpɪdʒɪnˌwɪŋ /

noun

1. a fancy step in dancing in which the feet are clapped together

Word History and Origins

Origin of pigeonwing¹

First recorded in 1775–85; pigeon ¹ + wing

Example Sentences

Pigeonwing, and could sing cavatinas and galop galops with the best of them.

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