third position

noun

Ballet.

1. a position in which the feet overlap at the heels with the toes pointing out in opposite directions to the left and right.

Example Sentences

South Africa took third position.

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However, in 2022-23 they did come within touching distance of promotion, finishing in third position but only three points behind champions Bristol City.

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He managed to retain his de facto third position at the first round of pit stops and was not that much further behind George Russell's Mercedes once the race had settled down again than he had been before the penalty was served.

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He also played 18 at second base, nearly becoming eligible at a third position.

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Alistair, who was in third position at the time, propped his brother up for the final 700m and helped him over the line to finish ahead of him in second place.

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