aerialist
Americannoun
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a trapeze artist.
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Slang. a burglar who gains entrance to a building or apartment by leaping from rooftop to rooftop, sliding down ropes, or the like.
noun
Etymology
Origin of aerialist
Example Sentences
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The first bat eventually abandoned its pursuit -- birds are agile aerialists too -- but the second succeeded after a nearly three-minute chase, capturing a robin near the ground.
From Science Daily
There will be aerialists, projections, a community choir, orchestra and magic.
From BBC
There were many successes — like the extravagant aerialists and fire dances who enlivened our dance floor.
From Los Angeles Times
Every night they’re open, Tuesdays through Saturdays, there is some form of entertainment happening during prime dinner hours, from jazz and Americana music to aerialist shows.
From Seattle Times
From the aerialists to the storytelling performers and singers to the band — all in a spectacular set in the center of the Lotte Hotel — it was a welcome back to a great company.
From Seattle Times
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