Waltz

3 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Waltz \Waltz\, n. [G. walzer, from walzen to roll, revolve,
     dance, OHG. walzan to roll; akin to AS. wealtan. See
     {Welter}.]
     A dance performed by two persons in circular figures with a
     whirling motion; also, a piece of music composed in triple
     measure for this kind of dance.


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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Waltz \Waltz\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Waltzed}; p. pr. & vb. n.
     {Waltzing}.]
     To dance a waltz.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  waltz
       n 1: an assured victory (especially in an election) [syn: {walk-in}]
       2: music composed in triple time for waltzing
       3: a ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the
          first beat [syn: {valse}]
       v : dance a waltz [syn: {waltz around}]