pointe

English

/pwæ̃t/, /pwɑnt/

noun
Definitions
  • (ballet) The tip of the toe; a ballet position executed with the tip of the toe.

Etymology

Borrowed from French pointe (point, tip).

Origin

French

pointe

Gloss

point, tip

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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