1. ballet jumps in which the dancer crosses the feet rapidly in the air
Usage: ballet terminology; plural form

Examples

• The ballerina performed a series of graceful entrechats across the stage.
• His entrechats were so quick that the audience could barely see his feet moving.
• She practiced her entrechats daily to improve her technique.
• The choreography called for six entrechats in rapid succession.
• Advanced dancers can execute entrechats with remarkable precision and speed.