entrechats

/ˈɑntrəˌʃɑz/
noun
  1. A jump in ballet during which the dancer crosses the feet several times in the air.
    • The audience applauded when the dancer landed an entrechat without a wobble.
    • Learning to do an entrechat requires strong leg muscles and precise timing.
    • The ballerina performed a perfect entrechat six in the final act.
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