equilibrist

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

/ ɪˈkwɪl ə brɪst, ˌi kwəˈlɪb rɪst, ˌɛk wə- /

noun

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

Nearby words

equilateral hyperbola, equilateralism, equilibrant, equilibrate, equilibration, equilibrist, equilibrium, equilibrium dialysis, equilibrium price, equilibrium valve, equimolecular

Origin of equilibrist

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

Related forms

e·quil·i·bris·tic, adjective

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Examples from the Web for equilibrist

The equilibrist balances his shoulders and nape upon it, and then raises both legs at a right angle.
Acrobats and Mountebanks|Hugues Le Roux
The equilibrist does not require the same effort in his work.
Acrobats and Mountebanks|Hugues Le Roux
Can we say that the equilibrist is really victorious over the vertigo?
Acrobats and Mountebanks|Hugues Le Roux
Now recall the succession of acts which the equilibrist accomplishes in his work.
Acrobats and Mountebanks|Hugues Le Roux

The lowest step of equilibrist art is the globe performance.
Acrobats and Mountebanks|Hugues Le Roux

British Dictionary definitions for equilibrist

equilibrist

/ (ɪˈkwɪlɪbrɪst) /

noun

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

Derived Forms

equilibristic, adjective

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