eightsome

• Substantivo que designa um grupo de oito pessoas considerado como um todo, ou um tipo de reel escocês dançado por oito dançarinos.

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.

   Grupo de oito pessoas

   • 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.

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2. Scottish reel for eight dancersC1formalbritish

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

   Ril escocês para oito dançarinos

   • 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.