escape artist
Americannoun
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an entertainer expert in getting out of handcuffs, ropes, chains, trunks, or other confining devices.
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an inmate of a prison who has a reputation for being able to escape confinement.
Etymology
Origin of escape artist
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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"He was a magician, escape artist and he did endurance stunts, so he kind of did every sort of genre of magic as well," Harry told BBC Newsbeat.
From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2023
"Houdini", named after the famous illusionist and escape artist Harry Houdini, is produced by Danny L Harle and Tame Impala's Kevin Parker.
From Reuters ● Nov. 10, 2023
He’s not an escape artist like Mahomes and some of the scramblers around the league, so there’s a little less room for error there.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 13, 2023
His nickname, The Serpent, stems from his reputation for being a talented disguise and escape artist.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 21, 2022
How am I going to be an escape artist octopus if I can’t even say it out loud?
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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