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acrobatics

[ ak-ruh-bat-iks ]

noun

  1. (used with a plural verb) the feats of an acrobat; gymnastics.
  2. (used with a singular verb) the art or practice of acrobatic feats.
  3. (used with a plural verb) something performed with remarkable agility and ease:

    the verbal acrobatics of a habitual liar.



acrobatics

/ ˌækrəˈbætɪks /

noun

  1. functioning as plural the skills or feats of an acrobat
  2. functioning as singular the art of an acrobat
  3. functioning as plural any activity requiring agility and skill

    mental acrobatics

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of acrobatics1

First recorded in 1880–85; acrobatic, -ics
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Example Sentences

But for shows that are predominantly acrobatics, often the majority of the performers are Russian.

Sohn gained notoriety worldwide for his mid-air acrobatics, and was even sponsored by Chevrolet.

A few vampire acrobatics in faux protest later, and the two were stripping off their shirts and wrestling in bed.

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.

Acrobatics, glittery lollipops, and lots of crying are involved—you have been warned.

His bewilderment at seeing a man of my years perform such acrobatics was most comical.

I loved doing acrobatics with the loops, spins, rolls and upside down flying.

Little stunt planes would fly straight up and all types of fighter planes did acrobatics and speed.

I loved to do acrobatics and when I was up alone, I would do rolls and snaprolls and all the fun stuff.

In everything save acrobatics and oratory he holds the platform laurels.

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