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batte•ment



Pronunciation: (bat'munt; Fr. batu-män'), [key]
—n.,
—pl. -mentsPronunciation: (-munts; Fr. -män'). [key] Ballet.
a movement in which the dancer lifts one leg to the front, side, or back, and returns it to the supporting leg.

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