funambulist
funambulist · funambulists
A tightrope walker or a similar performer on a slack ropeA tightrope walker or a similar performer on a slack rope.
/fjuːˈnæmbjʊlɪst/
» Tom is a funambulist.
Meaning
1 sensesA tightrope walker or a similar performer on a slack rope.
an acrobat who performs on a tightrope or slack rope
Examples
1 sentencesTom is a funambulist.
Origin
From French funambule or its source, Latin funambulus, from funis (“rope”) + ambulare (“waFrom French funambule or its source, Latin funambulus, from funis (“rope”) + ambulare (“walk”).
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Forms
plural: funambulists| Singular | funambulist |
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| Plural | funambulists |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- an acrobat who performs on a tightrope or slack rope:tightrope walker
Word family
3 related wordsRelatedfunambulism