funambulism


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fu·nam·bu·list

 (fyo͝o-năm′byə-lĭst)
n.
One who performs on a tightrope or a slack rope.
[From Latin fūnambulus : fūnis, rope + ambulāre, to walk; see ambhi in Indo-European roots.]
fu·nam′bu·lism n.
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funambulism

the art of walking a tightrope. — funambulist, n.
See also: Acrobatics
the art or skill of tightrope walking. — funambulist, n.
See also: Tightrope Walking
the art or skill of tightrope walking. — funambulist, n.
See also: Performing
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.funambulism - walking on a tightrope or slack rope
tightrope walking
athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
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