eightsome

• Nom désignant un groupe de huit personnes considéré comme une unité, ou un type de reel écossais exécuté par huit danseurs.

A noun referring to a group of eight people considered as a unit, or a type of Scottish reel danced by eight people.

1. Group of eight peopleB2formal

   A set or group consisting of eight individuals considered together as a single entity.

   Groupe de huit personnes

   • The eightsome of friends traveled together across Europe.
   • A committee formed an eightsome to review the proposal.
   • The team was an eightsome, each member bringing a unique skill.

   Synonymesoctadoctetogdoad

2. Scottish reel for eight dancersC1formalbritish

   A traditional Scottish dance performed by eight people, typically in a reel formation.

   reel écossais pour huit danseurs

   • They performed an energetic eightsome at the ceilidh.
   • The eightsome requires precise coordination among all dancers.
   • Learning the eightsome is a highlight of Scottish dance classes.