highwire walker
highwire walker noun: an acrobat who performs tightrope walking on a wire which is at an especially high elevation above the ground, usually with the aid of a pole for balance.
Noun
highwire walker (plural highwire walkers)
- An acrobat who performs tightrope walking on a wire which is at an especially high elevation above the ground, usually with the aid of a pole for balance.
- A renowned Canadian highwire walker who has been trying unsuccessfully for decades to walk over Niagara Falls said Nik Wallenda's proposal to cross the Horseshoe Falls next year will have to be cleared by an "onslaught" of government officials.2011 June 24, Brett Clarkson, “Canadian highwire walker still hopes to conquer falls”, in Niagara Falls Review, retrieved 13 Aug 2011
- Synonyms:
- aerialist, tightrope walker
Synonyms of highwire walker
Forms of highwire walker
| plural | highwire walkers |
|---|---|
| alternative form | high-wire walker |
| alternative form | high-wire-walker |
| alternative form | highwire-walker |
Questions about highwire walker
- What does highwire walker mean?
- Highwire walker means an acrobat who performs tightrope walking on a wire which is at an especially high elevation above the ground, usually with the aid of a pole for balance.
- What part of speech is highwire walker?
- Highwire walker is a noun.
- What is the plural of highwire walker?
- The plural of highwire walker is highwire walkers.
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