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Capoeira

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. It was developed in Brazil by enslaved Africans during the colonial era and is known for its fluid movements and quick kicks and sweeps. Capoeira is often played as a game or a conversation between two participants, called capoeiristas, who engage in a rhythmic back-and-forth exchange of kicks, dodges, and spins.

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Noun

1. A Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. It is characterized by quick kicks and sweeps.
Example sentence: Capoeira is not only a martial art but also a cultural expression.

Verb

1. To engage in the practice of capoeira.
Example sentence: She loves to capoeira with her friends in the park.

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