noun

acrobat

acrobat

The acrobat performed on the high wire.

The acrobat performed on the high wire.

She is a skilled acrobat at the circus.

She is a skilled acrobat at the circus.

a/an + acrobat a person who entertains people by performing difficult physical acts He wants to be an acrobat.

Synonyms: gymnast, tumbler, performer

From Greek 'akrobatēs', from 'akros' (high) + 'batos' (walk). It means 'high-walker'.

Picture an 'acrobat' walking on a 'bat' held up 'high' (acro).

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