acrobatics

[ ak-ruh-bat-iks ]

/ ˌæk rəˈbæt ɪks /

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noun

(used with a plural verb) the feats of an acrobat; gymnastics.

(used with a singular verb) the art or practice of acrobatic feats.

(used with a plural verb) something performed with remarkable agility and ease: the verbal acrobatics of a habitual liar.

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Origin of acrobatics

First recorded in 1880–85; see origin at acrobatic, -ics

Words nearby acrobatics

acritarch, acritical, acro-, acrobat, acrobatic, acrobatics, acrocarpous, acrocentric, acrocephaly, acrochordon, Acrocorinth

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How to use acrobatics in a sentence

But for shows that are predominantly acrobatics, often the majority of the performers are Russian.
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Sohn gained notoriety worldwide for his mid-air acrobatics, and was even sponsored by Chevrolet.
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A few vampire acrobatics in faux protest later, and the two were stripping off their shirts and wrestling in bed.
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He has no use for the mind-numbing bloat of Ringling Brothers nor does he like the light-show and acrobatics of Cirque du Soleil.
Giovanni Zoppé’s Real-Life Family Circus|Malcolm Jones|October 21, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Acrobatics, glittery lollipops, and lots of crying are involved—you have been warned.
Shia LeBeouf, Michael Fassbender & More Full-Frontal Men (VIDEO)|The Daily Beast|June 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
His bewilderment at seeing a man of my years perform such acrobatics was most comical.
The Seven Ages of Man|Ralph Bergengren
I loved doing acrobatics with the loops, spins, rolls and upside down flying.
The Biography of a Rabbit|Roy Benson
Little stunt planes would fly straight up and all types of fighter planes did acrobatics and speed.
The Biography of a Rabbit|Roy Benson
I loved to do acrobatics and when I was up alone, I would do rolls and snaprolls and all the fun stuff.
The Biography of a Rabbit|Roy Benson
In everything save acrobatics and oratory he holds the platform laurels.
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British Dictionary definitions for acrobatics

acrobatics

/ (ˌækrəˈbætɪks) /

noun

(functioning as plural) the skills or feats of an acrobat

(functioning as singular) the art of an acrobat

(functioning as plural) any activity requiring agility and skillmental acrobatics

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