Tightrope Meaning
/ˈtaɪtˌɹoʊp/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA tightly stretched rope or cable on which acrobats perform high above the ground.
nounA difficult or desperate situation.
Sentence Examples
She dared to walk the tightrope without a net.
Tom is balancing on a tightrope.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The acrobat balanced on a thin ____ high above the cheering crowd.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The acrobat walked across the high ____ without any safety net, which was a truly amazing and brave sight today.
Word Origin & History
From tight + rope.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The acrobat balanced on a thin ____ high above the cheering crowd.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The acrobat walked across the high ____ without any safety net, which was a truly amazing and brave sight today.