Scottish reel

/ˌskɑdɪʃ ril/
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Other forms: Scottish reels

Definitions of Scottish reel
  1. noun
    a lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps
    synonyms: reel
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    types:
    highland fling
    a vigorous Scottish reel
    eightsome
    a Scottish reel for eight dancers
    type of:
    square dance, square dancing
    American country dancing in which couples form squares
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