word
port de bras
por duh BRAH
pɔːr də brɑːListen
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Syllable breakdown
portdebras
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Dictionary meaning
The carriage of the arms in ballet; exercises for training the arms.
History and origin
French — 'carriage of the arms'.
Examples
- Elegant port de bras is what distinguishes a polished dancer from a technically proficient one.
Common mispronunciations
port dee BRASZpor duh BRAZ
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