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Acrobat

Ac′ro-bat

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Noun.
[F.
acrobate
, fr. Gr. [GREEK] walking on tiptoe, climbing aloft; [GREEK] high + [GREEK] to go.]
One who practices rope dancing, high vaulting, or other daring gymnastic feats.

Definition 2024

acrobat

acrobat

English

Noun

acrobat ‎(plural acrobats)

  1. An athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination.

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Etymology

From French acrobate, from Ancient Greek ἀκροβάτης ‎(akrobátēs, “walking on tiptoe, climbing aloft”), from ἀκροβατέω ‎(akrobatéō, “I walk on tiptoe”), from ἄκρον ‎(ákron, “highest or farthest point, mountain top, peak”) + βαίνω ‎(baínō, “I walk, step”).

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈæk.ɹo.bæt/

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