noun

acrobat

acrobat, gymnast, tumbler

The acrobat performed on the high wire.

The acrobat performed on the high wire.

She is a very talented acrobat.

She is a very talented acrobat.

((an acrobat)) a person who entertains people by performing difficult physical acts The acrobat performed on the high wire.

Synonyms: gymnast, tumbler, performer

From Greek 'akrobatēs', from 'akros' (high) + 'bainein' (to walk). Literally 'one who walks on tiptoe'.

Picture someone walking on a high ('acro') rope to remember the meaning.

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