equilibrist

noun

Definition of equilibristnext
as in contortionist

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  1. contortionist
  2. gymnast
  3. turner
  4. tumbler
Noun
  • So, cue the aerialists, contortionists, acrobats (two on roller-skates, and no wife has ever trusted a husband more), a sand artist, a speed juggler and a dude who surfs on an ever-growing stack of rolling cylinders.
    David Dickstein, Orange County Register, 18 Dec. 2024
  • During the restaurant’s inaugural Sky Lake show, expect to see ballet and contemporary dancers, contortionists, acrobats, musicians, circus and other artists perform around the venue between courses.
    Natasha Amar, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
Definition of contortionist
Noun
  • Having to count one of the two veteran gymnasts’ falls, the Bruins started with a 48.200 score — the Bruins’ lowest bars score since McDonald took over the program in 2023.
    Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The announcement, made Thursday, celebrates a historic year for the 27-year-old gymnast, who solidified her legacy as one of the greatest athletes of all time with a stunning performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of gymnast
Noun
  • Beyond the sound and motion, the Breakout is perhaps Harley’s most effective head turner and compliment generator.
    William Roberson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Remote page turner: $19.99 Kindle owners need a remote page turner.
    Christopher Murray, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of turner
Noun
  • This year, top items include Apple (AAPL) Watches, Stanley (SWK) tumblers, candles, Nintendo (NTDOY) Switch consoles, Crocs (CROX), and Maybelline (LRLCY) mascara.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In January, people camped outside of Target stores for a new release of the 40-ounce tumbler.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of tumbler
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