power move en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- A type of dance move in b-boying, involving speed, momentum, and acrobatic elements.
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(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:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| powermove | alternative | lexicographic | |
| power moves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
show of strength · show of force
Translations (11)
fi voimatemppu (aggressive action) · fi power move (dance move) · pl ruch władzy (aggressive action) · es maniobra de poderío (aggressive action) · nl machtsvertoon (aggressive action) · fr coup de force (aggressive action) · cmn 大秀 (dance move) · nl powermove (dance move) · fi voimaliike (aggressive action) · cmn 威嚇行為 /威吓行为 (aggressive action) · fi valtatemppu (aggressive action)