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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.

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Origin of equilibrist

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

OTHER WORDS FROM equilibrist

e·quil·i·bris·tic, adjective

Words nearby equilibrist

equilateral hyperbola, equilateralism, equilibrant, equilibrate, equilibration, equilibrist, equilibrium, equilibrium dialysis, equilibrium price, equilibrium valve, equimolecular
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British Dictionary definitions for equilibrist

equilibrist
/ (ɪˈkwɪlɪbrɪst) /

noun

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

Derived forms of equilibrist

equilibristic, adjective
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