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Tightrope

//ˈtaɪtˌɹoʊp// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A tightly stretched rope or cable on which acrobats perform high above the ground.
  2. 2
    tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground wordnet
  3. 3
    A difficult or desperate situation. figuratively
Verb
  1. 1
    To walk on a tightrope. intransitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From tight + rope.

Etymology 2

From tight + rope.

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