Open division

1. Separating a quantity into a number of equal parts, as indicated by the divisor. 2. Voltage division (See voltage divider). 3. Frequency division (See frequency divider). 4. ...

division

Mathematics; Calculus

The mathematical process of finding out how many times one number is contained in another number.

division

Plants; Botany

The major taxonomic rank within the plant kingdom (in which the phylum is no longer generally recognised). Cf. Phylum.

division

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A supervisory level established to divide an incident into geographic areas of operations.

czardas

Dance; Ballroom

It is a traditional Hungarian folk dance, the name derived from csárda (old Hungarian term for tavern). The dancers are both male and female, with the women dressed in traditional ...

fox-trot

Dance; Ballroom

Slow and complex ballroom dance. It is danced to big band (usually vocal) music, and the feeling is one of elegance and sophistication.

cotillion

Dance; Ballroom

It is elaborate ballroom dance with frequent changes of partner. In British usage, cotillion has disappeared, save in French or historical contexts.

courante

Dance; Ballroom

It is for couples, prominent in the late 16th century and fashionable in aristocratic European ballrooms, especially in France and England, for the next 200 years. It reputedly ...

cancan

Dance; Ballroom

The cancan was, therefore, originally a dance for couples, who indulged in high kicks and other gestures with arms and legs.The cancan is danced in 2/4 time, and is now usually ...

cha-cha

Dance; Ballroom

It is the name of a dance of Cuban origin. The modern style of dancing the cha-cha-chá comes from studies made by dance teacher Monsieur Pierre (Pierre Zurcher-Margolle), who ...