ropewalker

noun

rope·walk·er ˈrōp-ˌwȯ-kər

: an acrobat who walks on a rope high in the air

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of ropewalker was in 1611

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“Ropewalker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ropewalker. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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ropewalker

noun

rope·walk·er -ˌwȯ-kər

: an acrobat who performs on a tightrope

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