Someone who walks on a tightrope [closed]

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Is there a single word or concise phrase for someone who walks on a tightrope?

This question can be answered from Google Dictionary by searching [ define tightrope walker ]. — MetaEd, Feb 3, 2012 at 15:43

CesarGon · Accepted Answer · 2012-02-03 02:45:31Z

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The precise term is funambulist. In addition to tightrope walker, of course.

answered Feb 3, 2012 at 2:45

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Don't actually use funambulist. It will sent people scurrying to their dictionaries. Tightrope walker is widely understood.
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ncmathsadist · Accepted Answer · 2012-02-03 07:07:01Z

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I have also heard tightrope artist.

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answered Feb 3, 2012 at 3:00

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Paul Richter · Accepted Answer · 2012-02-03 13:37:36Z

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Also an equilibrist, though the definitions don't indicate what other classes of equilibrists there are besides funambulists.

answered Feb 3, 2012 at 13:37

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