Meaning of the word "tightrope walker" in English

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tightrope walker

US /ˈtaɪtroʊp ˌwɔːkər/
UK /ˈtaɪtroʊp ˌwɔːkər/
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Noun

1.

an acrobat who performs on a tightrope or slackline

Example:
The tightrope walker gracefully crossed the wire high above the crowd.
Being a tightrope walker requires immense balance and courage.
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