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tightrope

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtaɪˌtɹoʊp// UK //tˈaɪtɹəʊp// tightrope

n. a thin, strong rope stretched between two points. People walk on it for fun or as a performance to show their balance.

n. a slender, taut rope or wire stretched between two supports. Often used as a platform for acrobatic performances or as a metaphor for a precarious situation.


SIMPLE

The tightrope walker moves slowly across the high wire.

CONTEXTUAL

The circus performer practiced walking the tightrope for hours to ensure a flawless performance for the audience.

COMPLEX

Balancing on a tightrope requires not only physical coordination but also a mental focus that allows the performer to ignore the height and the movement of the wind.

Origin

From tight + rope.

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