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Funambulist /noun/ fyoo-nam-byuh-list /

An acrobat who performs on a tightrope or slack rope

Synonyms
tightrope walker

Origin

Late 18th century: from French funambule orLatin funambulus (from funis ‘rope’ + ambulare‘to walk’) + -ist.

Example sentences
1. She works as a Funambulist in the local circus troop

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