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tap dance

n.
A dance in which the dancer clicks metal taps fixed to the heels and toes of the shoes in rhythm against the floor.
tap′-dance′ v.
tap dancer n.
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tap dance

n
(Dancing) a step dance in which the performer wears shoes equipped with taps that make a rhythmic sound on the stage as he dances
vb (intr)
(Dancing) to perform a tap dance
ˈtap-ˌdancer n
ˈtap-ˌdancing n
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tap′ dance`


n.
a dance in which the rhythm or rhythmical variation is audibly tapped out with the toe or heel by a dancer wearing shoes with special hard soles or with taps.
[1925–30]
tap′-dance`, v.i. -danced, -danc•ing.
tap′-danc`er, n.
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tap dance

An indigenous American step dance form usually in complex, syncopated rhythms and executed audibly with the toes and heels of the feet in specially designed shoes.
Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words by Diagram Group Copyright © 2008 by Diagram Visual Information Limited
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.tap dance - a dance step tapped out audibly with the feettap dance - a dance step tapped out audibly with the feet
tap dancing
hoofing, step dancing - dancing in which the steps are more important than gestures or postures
soft-shoe, soft-shoe dancing, soft-shoe shuffle - tap dancing wearing shoes that have soft soles
buck-and-wing - a solo tap dance emphasizing sharp taps
clog dance, clog dancing, clog - a dance performed while wearing shoes with wooden soles; has heavy stamping steps
Verb1.tap dance - perform a tap dance
dancing, terpsichore, dance, saltation - taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
dance - an artistic form of nonverbal communication
trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe, dance - move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio"
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