waltz

3 definitions found

waltz - 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]

  Waltz \Waltz\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Waltzed; p. pr. & vb. n.
     Waltzing.]
     To dance a waltz.
     [1913 Webster]

waltz - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  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]