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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A length of cable, rope, or webbing that hangs loosely from its points of suspension.
2. 2
   a partially tensioned line for balance or walking wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To engage in the sport of slacklining. intransitive, transitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

tautlinetightrope

Example

More examples

"Tom and Mary set up a slackline in a nearby park."

Etymology

From slack + line. The verb is a back-formation from slacklining.

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