funambulism

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One who performs on a tightrope or a slack rope.

[From Latin fnambulus : fnis, rope + ambulre, to walk; see ambhi in Indo-European roots.]

fu·nambu·lism n.

funambulism

the art of walking a tightrope. — funambulist, n.

See also: Performing

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Noun

funambulism - walking on a tightrope or slack rope

tightrope walking

athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

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