arabesque

Everyday

1. A decoration of flowing lines, leaves and curls, often repeated in a pattern. tree →
2. (ballet) A pose on one leg with the other leg stretched out straight behind. tree →

In the lessons

a decoration on cloth, walls or gates in tales; in dance, a graceful pose

Examples

• The gate had a pretty arabesque of leaves. tree →
• The sleeves were stitched with arabesques of roses. tree →
• The dancer held an arabesque on one toe. tree →

Note

nothing for maths.