[syn: waltz, waltz around]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Waltz \Waltz\, n. [G. walzer, from walzen to roll, revolve,
dance, OHG. walzan to roll; akin to AS. wealtan. See
Welter.]
A dance performed by two persons in circular figures with a
whirling motion; also, a piece of music composed in triple
measure for this kind of dance.
[1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Waltz \Waltz\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Waltzed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Waltzing.]
To dance a waltz.
[1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
waltz
n 1: an assured victory (especially in an election) [syn: walk-
in, waltz]
2: music composed in triple time for waltzing
3: a ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the
first beat [syn: waltz, valse]
v 1: dance a waltz [syn: waltz, waltz around]