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- [bal-uh-teyd, -tahd]
- /ˌbæl əˈteɪd, -ˈtɑd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bal-uh-teyd, -tahd]
- /ˌbæl əˈteɪd, -ˈtɑd/
Definitions of ballotade word
- noun ballotade a movement similar to a croupade except that the horse draws in its hind legs so that the iron of the shoes is visible. 1
- noun ballotade (dressage) A leap of a horse, as between two pillars, or on a straight line, so that when his four feet are in the air, he shows only the shoes of his hind feet, without jerking out. 0
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Origin of ballotade
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
1720-30; < French ballottade, balotade, equivalent to ballott(er) to move, stir (intransitive), to toss, shake (derivative of ballotte, Old French balote little ball < Italian; see ballot) + -ade -ade1
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Parts of speech for Ballotade
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ballotade popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ballotade usage trend in Literature
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