Meaning & use
barre
A horizontal handrail that dancers hold onto for support while practicing ballet exercises.
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The dancers stretched carefully at the barre before rehearsal began.
She takes a barre fitness class twice a week to build strength and flexibility.
A note on using this word
Barre also names a popular exercise class inspired by ballet training, even when no actual rail is used.
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