1. an ornamental design consisting of interlacing lines, geometric patterns, and stylized plant forms, characteristic of Islamic and Moorish art
Usage: also spelled 'arabesque'; commonly used in architecture, textiles, and decorative arts
2. in ballet, a position in which the dancer stands on one leg with the other leg extended behind and the arms arranged in a graceful pose
Usage: technical term in dance

Examples

• The mosque's walls were covered with intricate arabesks in blue and gold tile.
• The Persian carpet featured beautiful arabesks woven throughout its border.
• The dancer held a perfect arabesk, her leg extended gracefully behind her.
• Islamic arabesks often avoid depicting living creatures, focusing instead on geometric and floral patterns.
• The architect incorporated arabesks into the building's facade to reflect its cultural heritage.
• In the ballet performance, the prima ballerina executed an elegant arabesk during the solo.