rain dance
A 'rain dance' is a ceremonial practice found in various cultures, especially among Indigenous peoples, aimed at invoking rain to nourish crops and sustain the community.
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Definition
B2Cultural Ritual
(traditional)A ceremonial dance performed to invoke rain, often during times of drought, to ensure the growth of crops.
Example
- The tribe performed a rain dance, hoping to bring much-needed rain to their parched fields.
C1General Use
(figurative)A series of actions carried out in hopes of achieving a desired outcome, often without a clear causal connection.
Example
- Trying to fix the old computer felt like doing a rain dance; we tried everything but nothing worked.
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