ropedancer

noun

rope·​danc·​er ˈrōp-ˌdan(t)-sər How to pronounce ropedancer (audio)
: one that dances, walks, or performs acrobatic feats on a rope high in the air
ropedancing noun

Word History

First Known Use

1627, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ropedancer was in 1627

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“Ropedancer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ropedancer. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

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