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tightrope
noun tight·rope \ˈtīt-ˌrōp\
: a tightly stretched rope or wire high above the ground that a performer walks on, does tricks on, etc., especially in a circus
Full Definition of TIGHTROPE
1
: a rope or wire stretched taut for acrobats to perform on
2
: a dangerously precarious situation —usually used in the phrase walk a tightrope
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First Known Use of TIGHTROPE
1801
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tightrope
noun tight·rope \ˈtīt-ˌrōp\
Definition of TIGHTROPE for Kids
: a rope or wire stretched tight on which an acrobat performs
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