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ballet shoe
(bal¦let shoe)
(also
ballet pump
,
ballet flat
)
noun
a light, round-toed shoe with very flat heels for women or girls, resembling the type worn by ballet dancers:
ballet shoes are perfect with everything from leggings and long sweaters to short skirts and jackets
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