funambulist

Meaning

A tightrope walker or a similar performer on a slack rope.

Synonyms

rope-walker

ropedancer

rope-dancer

Translations

Pronounced as (IPA)
/fjuːˈnæmbjʊlɪst/
Etymology

From French funambule or its source, Latin funambulus, from funis (“rope”) + ambulare (“walk”).

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