'Pirouette' definitions:

Definition of 'pirouette'

From: WordNet
noun
(ballet) a rapid spin of the body (especially on the toes as in ballet)
verb
Do a pirouette, usually as part of a dance

Definition of 'Pirouette'

From: GCIDE
  • Pirouette \Pir`ou*ette"\, n. [F.; of uncertain origin.]
  • 1. A whirling or turning on the toes in dancing. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Man.) The whirling about of a horse. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Pirouette'

From: GCIDE
  • Pirouette \Pir`ou*ette"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Pirouetted; p. pr. & vb. n. Pirouetting.] [F. pirouetter.] To perform a pirouette; to whirl, like a dancer. [1913 Webster] Pirry