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ropewalker

American  
[rohp-waw-ker] / ˈroʊpˌwɔ kər /

noun

  1. a ropedancer.

Etymology

Origin of ropewalker

First recorded in 1605–15; rope + walker

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The legendary ropewalker's life story was narrated to onlookers as Bullzini crossed the lake, which was designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown in the 18th Century.

From BBC

"This is Jack Snipe, our new clown," she said, naming for his benefit the riders, the ropewalker, the snake-charmer and the boneless wonder.

From Project Gutenberg

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