tightrope walker
US /ˈtaɪtroʊp ˌwɔːkər/
UK /ˈtaɪtroʊp ˌwɔːkər/

1.
an acrobat who performs on a tightrope or slackline
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The tightrope walker gracefully crossed the wire high above the crowd.
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Being a tightrope walker requires immense balance and courage.