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The correct spelling is pointes.

How to pronounce pointes

noun

Say it like: Poy-nte-s

The correct spelling is pointes. The tip of the toe; a ballet position executed with the tip of the toe. For example: "2007: Classical dance manages to get along without too many momentous events shuddering beneath its pointe work. — The Guardian 5th Jan 2007, p. 3"

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2007: Classical dance manages to get along without too many momentous events shuddering beneath its pointe work. — The Guardian 5th Jan 2007, p. 3

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The tip of the toe; a ballet position executed with the tip of the toe.

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