"pointework" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pointwork [alternative]
Etymology: From pointe + work. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|pointe|work}} pointe + work Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pointework (uncountable)
  1. (ballet) Dancing en pointe. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-pointework-en-noun-7XXAFtaG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Ballet

Alternative forms

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