ACROBAT, ACROBATIC(S)
ADJECTIVES
► ACRO acrobatic manoeuvres → 1967 Amer. aviation usage
NOUNS
► ACROBACY acrobatics; an acrobatic feat → 1867
► ACROBATISM the art or profession of the acrobat; the performance of gymnastic feats → 1864
NOUNS, PERSON
► BALANCER an acrobat, a person who balances himself in difficult positions; a tumbler → 1510
► BENDER an acrobat, a contortionist → 1873 circus sl.
► HAND BALANCER an acrobat or entertainer who performs feats whilst balancing on his or her hands
► SALAMANDER a street acrobat and juggler who eats fire → 1859 sl.
► TOPPLER an acrobat, a tumbler → 1825 Eng. dial.
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