fifth position

noun

A position in which the feet form two parallel lines, with the heel of the front foot in contact with the big toe of the other, and the heel of the back foot in contact with the last toe of the front foot.

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Meanings

nounfifth position (uncountable)
  1. uncountableballetA position in which the feet form two parallel lines, with the heel of the front foot in contact with the big toe of the other, and the heel of the back foot in contact with the last toe of the front foot.
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APA

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MLA

“fifth position.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fifth%20position. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “fifth position,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fifth%20position.

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