tightropenoun [ C ]
uk/ˈtaɪt.rəʊp/us/ˈtaɪt.roʊp/a tightly stretched wire or rope fixed high above the ground, across which skilled people walk, especially in order to entertain others:
One of the acrobats who walked the tightrope at the circus did it blindfolded.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Carnival, fairground & circus
- acrobatics
- amusement arcade
- amusement park
- big dipper
- big top
- big wheel
- coconut shy
- contortionist
- custard pie
- Dodgem (car)
- fairground
- Ferris wheel
- Indian club
- juggle
- juggler
- merry-go-round
- midway
- Punch and Judy show
- trapeze
- unicycle
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Idiom(s)
walk/tread a tightrope