"courtesy turn" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: courtesy turns [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} courtesy turn (plural courtesy turns)
  1. (dance) A square dancing and contra dancing move in which the man puts his arm around the waist of the woman and turns her around by moving backwards while she moves forward. Categories (topical): Dance
    Sense id: en-courtesy_turn-en-noun-T3fK7drW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: dance, dancing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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