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power move

power move noun: a type of dance move in b-boying, involving speed, momentum, and acrobatic elements.

Noun

power move (plural power moves)

  1. A type of dance move in b-boying, involving speed, momentum, and acrobatic elements.
  2. (figuratively) An aggressive action taken to demonstrate power and dominance.
    • The queen squeezes her eyes shut as she prepares to be incinerated, but the red dragon only roars—a display of both might and mercy. Fixing the queen with a stare that speaks volumes, Rhaenys wheels Meleys around and shoots off into the sky. Talk about a power move.2022 October 16, Jenna Scherer, “An enticing House Of The Dragon crowns Westeros' new ruler”, in AV Club

Synonyms of power move

Forms of power move

pluralpower moves
alternative formpowermove

Questions about power move

What does power move mean?
Power move means a type of dance move in b-boying, involving speed, momentum, and acrobatic elements.
What part of speech is power move?
Power move is a noun.
What is the plural of power move?
The plural of power move is power moves.

Words near power move in the dictionary

  1. power mics
  2. power mike
  3. power mikes
  4. power mod
  5. power mods
  6. power move
  7. power moves
  8. power nap
  9. power naps
  10. power noise
  11. power of appointment

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