tightrope
Translation
tightrope, high wire
Examples
The acrobat walked across the tightrope.
The acrobat walked across the tightrope.
It feels like I'm walking a tightrope.
It feels like I'm walking a tightrope.
Grammar Patterns
walk a tightrope to literally walk on a tightrope The acrobat walked across the tightrope.
walk a tightrope (figurative) to be in a difficult situation It feels like I'm walking a tightrope.
Similar Words
Synonyms: high wire
Etymology
A compound word from 'tight' (firmly stretched) + 'rope'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'rope' that is pulled very 'tight' for someone to walk on.