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View synonyms for escape artist
escape artist
noun
- an entertainer expert in getting out of handcuffs, ropes, chains, trunks, or other confining devices.
- an inmate of a prison who has a reputation for being able to escape confinement.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of escape artist1
First recorded in 1940–45
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Example Sentences
Check out this list of the best dog crates the pet products market has to offer, including a heavy-duty dog crate for escape artists and a budget-friendly model if times are tight.
From Popular-Science
The novel is a gifted escape artist, skilled at shrugging off the chains of any definition.
From The Daily Beast
And on September 1, the History Channel will air a two-part miniseries starring Adrien Brody as the famous escape artist.
From The Daily Beast
He watched and listened like a detective shadowing an escape artist.
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