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pas

noun \ˈpä\
plural pas \ˈpä(z)\

Definition of PAS

1
:  the right of precedence
2
:  a dance step or combination of steps
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Origin of PAS

French, from Latin passus step — more at pace
First Known Use: 1707

Rhymes with PAS

aah, ah, baa, bah, blah, Blois, bra, dah, droit, fa, Fra, ha, Jah, Kwa, la, ma, nah, pa, Ra, rah, schwa, shah, ska, spa, ta

PAS

abbreviation

Definition of PAS

para-aminosalicylic acid

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22 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. pas
  2. pa
  3. pas-d'âne
  4. pas d' action
  5. pas de basque
  6. pas de bourrée
  7. pas de chat
  8. pas de cheval
  9. pas de deux
  10. pas de quatre
  11. pas de trois
  12. pas sauté
  13. pas seul
  14. Pas de Calais
  15. do-pas-so
  16. faux pas
  17. haut pas
  18. Calais, Pas de
  19. ce n'est que le premier pas qui coûte
  20. ils ne passeront pas
  21. pi-pa
  22. Dover, Strait of
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