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two–step

noun \ˈtü-ˌstep\

Definition of TWO-STEP

1
:  a ballroom dance in 2⁄4 or 4⁄4 time having a basic pattern of step-close-step
2
:  a piece of music for the two-step
— two–step intransitive verb
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1895

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  1. two-step
  2. Boston two-step
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