Hornpipe

Pronunciation: /ˈhɔːrnpaɪp/

Hornpipe (noun)

  1. A fast, energetic dance often performed by sailors.
  2. A traditional wind instrument made from wood, used in folk music.

Examples

  • They performed a hornpipe at the festival.
  • The sailors danced a hornpipe on the deck.

Common collocations: perform a hornpipe, traditional hornpipe, lively hornpipe, play the hornpipe, ancient hornpipe

Synonyms of Hornpipe

Neutral

Antonyms of Hornpipe

  • — referring to lack of movement