jete

/ʒet/ or /ʒɛt/ or /ʒɛːt/ or /ʒɛːt/ or /ʒɛt/ or /ʒɛːt/ or /ʒɛːt/ or /ʒɛːt/

Definitions

1. noun

a jump in ballet, where the dancer springs into the air and lands on one foot, often with one leg extended behind them.

“The ballerina’s impressive jete ended with her landing perfectly on one foot, to the delight of the audience.”

2. verb

to jump or leap, especially in a ballet movement.

“She jete from the stage, landing softly on the floor.”

Synonyms

  • leap
  • spring

Antonyms

  • fall
  • plod