funambulism

fu·nam·bu·list

 (fyo͝o-năm′byə-lĭst)

n.

One who performs on a tightrope or a slack rope.

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[From Latin fūnambulus : fūnis, rope + ambulāre, to walk; see ambhi in Indo-European roots.]

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fu·nam′bu·lism n.

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funambulism

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

See also: Acrobatics

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the art or skill of tightrope walking. — funambulist, n.

See also: Tightrope Walking

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the art or skill of tightrope walking. — funambulist, n.

See also: Performing

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Noun

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funambulism - walking on a tightrope or slack rope tightrope walking athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

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