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acrobat

[ ak-ruh-bat ]

noun

  1. a skilled performer of gymnastic feats, as walking on a tightrope or swinging on a trapeze.
  2. a person who readily changes viewpoints or opinions.


acrobat

/ ˈæəˌæ /

noun

  1. an entertainer who performs acts that require skill, agility, and coordination, such as tumbling, swinging from a trapeze, or walking a tightrope
  2. a person noted for his frequent and rapid changes of position or allegiances

    a political acrobat

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Derived Forms

  • ˌˈپ, adverb
  • ˌˈپ, adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of acrobat1

First recorded in 1815–25; from French acrobate, from Greek óٴDz “walking on tiptoe,” equivalent to akro- prefix meaning “height, extremity” + -batos, verbal adjective of íԱ𾱲 “to go”; the French word may be a recoinage, or an etymological reading of the Greek word; acro-
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of acrobat1

C19: via French from Greek Dzŧ acrobat, one who walks on tiptoe, from acro- + bat-, from bainein to walk
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The balls, used instead of wheels, on his omnidirectional battery-powered bike are the same type as used by circus acrobats and are self-balancing.

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For mum Kelly, it's her job as a circus acrobat.

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I’ve talked to men and women in this world, in this industry, acrobats even, who were like yeah, “What do we do when it’s all done?”

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In an interview with local news station WXYZ-TV, Detroit acrobat Tink said she had been hired as a pole-dancer just three hours before the event.

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There were multiple showtimes a night, always incorporating a monologue, group choreography, live singing, costume changes, videos, practical effects, special guests like acrobats, and improv segments.

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