"pas de chat" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pas de chat [plural], pas de chats [plural]
Etymology: From French pas de chat (literally “cat's step”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|pas de chat|lit=cat's step}} French pas de chat (literally “cat's step”) Head templates: {{en-noun|pas de chat|s}} pas de chat (plural pas de chat or pas de chats)
  1. (ballet) A sideways jump with both feet brought as high as possible, knees apart, while in the air. Categories (topical): Ballet Synonyms: saut de chat
    Sense id: en-pas_de_chat-en-noun-qMp0xD~H Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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