English Explanatory Dictionary

chassé

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A gliding movement in dance (especially ballet) with the same foot always leading.
verb
  1. To perform this step.
  2. To dismiss.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃæseɪ/ /ʃæˈseɪ/

Word forms

chassé chassés chasse chasséing chasséed chasséd

Etymology

Borrowed from French chassé.

Related words

chassé-croisé sashay
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