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acrobat

Definition

noun: someone who entertains people (as at a circus) by performing difficult and often dangerous acts (such as swinging from a bar or walking on a rope high in the air)
noun: one that performs gymnastic feats requiring skillful control of the body
synonyms: tumbler, vaulter, equilibrist

Examples

The goalie is famous for her 'acrobatic' saves. [=saves that involve difficult and skillful movements]
an 'acrobatic' feat

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(..) Mike. Oh, my God. Mike! I was so worried about you. Yeah, uh... me, too. Is that my dress? Okay, so, in this example, we're the acrobat. Will and Barbara, and that monster, they're this flea. And this is the Upside Down, where Will is hiding. Mr. Clarke said the only way to get there (..)
2016 TvShow: Stranger Things Title: Chapter Seven: The Bathtub Season: 1 Episode 7