Dahs

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A specific movement in a dance characterized by quick footwork and light steps
2. A term referring to a sudden or swift movement often used in various dance styles
3. An energetic and lively step that is part of a coordinated dance sequence

Etymology: "Dah" is the long signal in Morse code, the dash, and it is spoken aloud as a sustained sound to pair with its short partner, "dit." The two names mirror the signals themselves: the short one clips off quickly, while the long one holds its vowel. "Dahs" is the plural, used when referring to several of these long signals, as in a string of dits and dahs that spells out a letter or number. Speaking the code aloud turns the signals into sound, so a message can be sent and understood by ear alone.

Synonyms: dashes, strikes, runs