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war dance

/ˈwɔːr dæns/

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/ˈwɔːr dæns/B2formalart
  • ruЦеремониальный танец, исполняемый некоторыми племенными культурами, особенно коренными народами, перед войной или для празднования победы. В современном контексте также может относиться к любому агрессивному или устрашающему проявлению готовности к конфликту.

A ceremonial dance performed by certain tribal cultures, especially indigenous peoples, before going to war or to celebrate a victory. In modern contexts, it can also refer to any aggressive or intimidating display of readiness for conflict.

  1. Ritual dance before battleB2formal

    A ceremonial dance performed by members of a tribe or group before going to war, intended to intimidate enemies and boost the warriors' morale.

    ruРитуальный танец перед битвой

    • The Maori performed a powerful war dance called the haka before the rugby match.
    • The tribe's war dance involved rhythmic stomping and fierce chanting.
    • War dances were often used to prepare warriors mentally for combat.
  2. Aggressive or energetic displayB2informal

    A figurative term for any aggressive, energetic, or intimidating display of strength or emotion, often in sports or competition.

    ruБоевой танец

    • The team did a war dance in the locker room before the big game.
    • His speech was a verbal war dance, full of threats and bravado.
    • The protesters performed a war dance to show their defiance.