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  • adjective Resembling ballet.

Etymologies

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ballet +‎ -like

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Examples

  • I had to execute a balletlike pirouette to stay clear.

    Zero Regrets Apolo Ohno 2010

  • I had to execute a balletlike pirouette to stay clear.

    Zero Regrets Apolo Ohno 2010

  • I had to execute a balletlike pirouette to stay clear.

    Zero Regrets Apolo Ohno 2010

  • With a shorter wheelbase than the 5 Series, and wearing more lightweight components, the 645Ci is deft and powerful, with balletlike handling.

    Topless Fun 2008

  • With a shorter wheelbase than the 5 Series, and wearing more lightweight components, the 645Ci is deft and powerful, with balletlike handling.

    Tip Sheet 2008

  • The cheerleading moves have a balletlike uprightness—the arms are always perfectly straight or bent at exact angles, giving the motions a rigid crispness.

    Cheer! Kate Torgovnick 2008

  • The cheerleading moves have a balletlike uprightness—the arms are always perfectly straight or bent at exact angles, giving the motions a rigid crispness.

    Cheer! Kate Torgovnick 2008

  • His feet were moving with astounding speed, athletic rather than balletlike.

    Rhapsody In Time Judith O’Brien 1994

  • His feet were moving with astounding speed, athletic rather than balletlike.

    Rhapsody In Time Judith O’Brien 1994

  • Suddenly there were three finbacks, rolling up and down in balletlike unison.

    BangorDailyNews.com > News 2009

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