equilibrist

[ ih-kwil-uh-brist, ee-kwuh-lib-rist, ek-wuh- ]

noun

1. a performer who is skilled at balancing in unusual positions and hazardous movements, as a tightrope walker in a circus.

equilibrist

/ ɪˈkwɪlɪbrɪst /

noun

1. a person who performs balancing feats, esp on a high wire

Derived Forms

• eˌquiliˈbristic, adjective

Other Words From

• e·quili·bristic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of equilibrist¹

From the French word équilibriste, dating back to 1750–60. See equilibrium, -ist

Example Sentences

The lowest step of equilibrist art is the globe performance.

From Project Gutenberg

The equilibrist does not require the same effort in his work.

From Project Gutenberg

Can we say that the equilibrist is really victorious over the vertigo?

From Project Gutenberg

Trewey is nowhere as an equilibrist, compared to a gallant veteran who breakfasted at my table, this morning.

From Project Gutenberg

It is not only a question of averting the danger of maternity, which ends the artistic career of an equilibrist.

From Project Gutenberg