pigeonwing

[ pij-uh n-wing ]
/ ˈpɪdʒ ənˌwɪŋ /

noun

a particular figure in skating, outlining the spread wing of a pigeon.
a similar fancy step or evolution in dancing.

Origin of pigeonwing

First recorded in 1775–85; pigeon1 + wing

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British Dictionary definitions for pigeonwing

pigeonwing
/ (ˈpɪdʒɪnˌwɪŋ) /

noun

mainly US a fancy step in dancing in which the feet are clapped together