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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FOSSE

From Old French, from Latin fossa.
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PRONUNCIATION OF FOSSE

fosse  [fɒs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FOSSE

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Fosse is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FOSSE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Fosse

Fosse is a three-act musical revue showcasing the choreography of Bob Fosse. After 21 previews, the original Broadway production, conceived and directed by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Ann Reinking and choreographed by Reinking and Chet Walker, opened on January 14, 1999 at the Broadhurst Theatre, where it ran for 1093 performances. In 2002, Fosse, featuring Reinking and Ben Vereen, was aired as part of the Great Performances series on PBS television. A London production opened at the West End Prince of Wales Theatre on February 8, 2000 and closed January 6, 2001. The musical did not recreate the musical numbers as originally presented but instead had primarily black-and-white costumes, set against a simple setting. Reviewer Ben Brantley describes the show as a "bookless three-act show, which has no identifying narrative or standard chronology... particular physical vocabulary...the pigeon-toed stance, the cocked wrists, the twitching bums, the inwardly turned knees, accessorized with the essential white gloves and black bowlers."...

Definition of fosse in the English dictionary

The definition of fosse in the dictionary is a ditch or moat, esp one dug as a fortification.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FOSSE

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fossa
fossae
Fosse Way
fossed
fossette
fossick
fossicker
fossil
fossil energy
fossil fuel
fossiliferous
fossilisable
fossilisation
fossilise
fossilised
fossilizable
fossilization
fossilize
fossilized

WORDS THAT END LIKE FOSSE

crosse
dolosse
en brosse
en masse
esse
finesse
Gosse
Hesse
impasse
in posse
interesse
Jesse
lacrosse
laisse
Matisse
mousse
posse
richesse
Suisse
tasse

Synonyms and antonyms of fosse in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «fosse» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FOSSE

Find out the translation of fosse to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of fosse from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «fosse» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

福斯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fosse
570 millions of speakers

English

fosse
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

परिखा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الخندق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ров
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Fosse
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পরিখা
260 millions of speakers

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fosse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Fosse
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fosse
180 millions of speakers

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130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

해자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Fosse
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hốc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஃபாஸே
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Fosse
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hendek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fossato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Fosse
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

рів
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Fosse
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Όρυγμα
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Fosse
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

fosse
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

fosse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fosse

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FOSSE»

The term «fosse» is very widely used and occupies the 9.172 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FOSSE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about fosse

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FOSSE»

Discover the use of fosse in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fosse and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Fosse
The pop culture historian and best-selling author of Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M. presents a revealing portrait of the renowned dancer, choreographer, screenwriter and director that traces his numerous reinventions and prodigious professional ...
Sam Wasson, 2013
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The Fosse style
. This book is an example and expression of the intricate moves of the Fosse technique."--from the Foreword by Ben Vereen [cut if external blurbs arrive in time] Even people with the barest interest in Broadway can recognize the unique, ...
Debra McWaters, Ben Vereen, 2008
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Bob Fosse's Broadway
The text contains accounts and photographs of shows including "Damn Yankees", "Chicago" and "Sweet Charity".
Margery Beddow, 1996
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Bob Fosse
Presents the life and accomplishments of one of America's best choreographers who developed his own style of dancing and is responsible for the musicals "Steam Heat" and "Damn Yankees."
Jenai Cutcher, 2006
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Plays Two
In these three seasonal plays Jon Fosse explores the crossover between the poetic and the everyday, as ordinary encounters become pivotal moments in the lives of his characters.
Jon Fosse, 2004
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All His Jazz: The Life and Death of Bob Fosse
Here is the less-publicized side of his story-his surprising ascent from the world of sleazy Chicago strip joints to the glitter of Broadway. A legend's memory is preserved in this eloquent biography.
Martin Gottfried, 2009
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Plays one: Jon Fosse ; [translated by Gregory Motton and ...
The Name (winner of the Ibsen Prize in Norway) tells the story of an estranged family forced to live under one roof. When a pregnant girl and the father of the child have nowhere to live, they move into her parents' house.
Jon Fosse, 2002
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Eyes in Gaza
For some time, the two were the only Western eyewitnesses in Gaza. This book is an account of their experience during sixteen harrowing days from 27 December 2008 to 12 January 2009.
Mads Gilbert, Erik Fosse, 2013
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English Bloods: In the Backwoods of Muskoka, 1878
An illuminating and humorous biographical account of the "English Bloods" young men sent to learn farming skills in Muskoka in pioneer times.
Frederick de la Fosse, Scott D. Shipman, 2004
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Nothing to Hide: A Dancer's Life
This autobiography of one of ballet's most talented stars tells Robert La Fosse's story from his beginning as a corps dancer in 1977, through his eight-year rise as Mikhail Baryshnikov's protege, to his present position with the New York ...
Robert La Fosse, Andrew Mark Wentink, 1987

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FOSSE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fosse is used in the context of the following news items.
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Shea: What if Rose, Fosse were on collision course today?
What if the Pete Rose-Ray Fosse collision had happened today? It happened 45 years ago this month. In fact, it'll be 45 years to the day on ... «SFGate, Jul 15»
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Roger Rees Dies: Actor Who Gained Fame As Nicholas Nickleby …
Rees played actor-director Peter Bogdonavich in Bob Fosse's Star 80, a movie about the tragic life and death of Playboy Playmate Dorothy ... «Deadline, Jul 15»
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Scott Ostler's deep thoughts, cheap shots and bon mots
•I'm 100 percent in favor of letting Pete Rose into the Hall of Fame, but under my proviso that he has to get past Ray Fosse guarding the door. «SFGate, Jul 15»
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Baseball's All-Star Game should be an event, not an exhibition
... in All-Star history happened in Cincinnati in 1970, the first year of Riverfront Stadium when Pete Rose bowled over Ray Fosse at home plate. «Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Rose hopes to meet commissioner, open to 'almost anything'
“Charlie Hustle” scored the winning run by bowling over Indians catcher Ray Fosse in the 1970 All-Star Game at Riverfront Stadium. Both got into the game in ... «Xenia Gazette, Jul 15»
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Review: Pippin | Dallas Summer Musicals | Music Hall at Fair Park
Choreography by Chet Walker, in the style of Bob Fosse, keeps a classic feel to the show, and if all that isn't enough to place one in escapist ... «TheaterJones Performing Arts News, Jul 15»
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Wonder pony helping to give young rider's cancer a mighty kick
Stratton-on-the Fosse farmers Jeremy and Sue Padfield have donated money raised from tractor rides at their Open Farm Sunday to a charity of ... «Frome Standard, Jul 15»
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Fosse on ASG collision with Rose: 'My body hurts. My shoulder still …
In the 12th inning of the 1970 All-Star Game in Cincinnati, Reds outfielder Pete Rose ran over Indians catcher Ray Fosse at home plate to score ... «CBSSports.com, Jul 15»
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Brookside's Claire Sweeney on her summer holiday in Mallorca
She has performed in musicals such as Chicago and Fosse, and most recently, Sex In Suburbia. She has also taken part in Celebrity Big ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Anmoore bridge dedicated to two local war heroes
3, 1945, Cavallaro, an 82nd Airborne paratrooper, lost his life during the Battle of the Bulge to German machine-gun fire in Fosse, Belgium. «The Exponent Telegram, Jul 15»

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