tightrope
Translation
tightrope, high-wire
Examples
The acrobat walked across the tightrope.
The acrobat walked across the tightrope.
He is walking a political tightrope.
He is walking a political tightrope.
Grammar Patterns
((to walk a tightrope)) to walk along a rope stretched high in the air; also used figuratively The acrobat walked across the tightrope.
Similar Words
Synonyms: high-wire
Etymology
A compound word from 'tight' and 'rope', literally a rope pulled tight.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'rope' that is pulled very 'tight' for an acrobat to walk on. It's also used metaphorically for a precarious situation.