"Texas Tommy" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} Texas Tommy
  1. A dance move popular in the early 20th century, and now in swing dancing, in which the lead passes the follower's hand behind the follower's back and pulls them into a turn. Categories (topical): Dances
    Sense id: en-Texas_Tommy-en-noun-lGtX7Net Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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