tightwire
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tightwire
Example Sentences
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“The reason circus has survived is that it’s adapted and changed,” said Tobin, who majored in the disciplines of tightwire and aerial rope.
From Washington Post • Nov. 5, 2015
A thoroughly trained circus performer, he can walk the tightwire or the slack wire; he is both animal trainer and juggler.
From Time Magazine Archive
In fact, the plucky Czechoslovaks were using their wits and will to walk a shaky tightwire between overt compliance and covert resistance to Russia's goals.
From Time Magazine Archive
The tightwire supports must waft amusingly into the ring.
From Time Magazine Archive
Hanging above the net was a tightwire and an array of trapeze equipment.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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