Tightrope
/tˈaɪˌtroʊp/
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Definition
(noun) A tightly stretched rope or cable on which acrobats perform high above the ground.
Sentence Examples
She dared to walk the tightrope without a net.
Tom is balancing on a tightrope.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The acrobat walked across the high ____ without any safety net, which was a truly amazing and brave sight today.