acrobatics

noun — 2 senses

acrobatics

noun

Etymology From acrobat + -ics.

1

The art of performing acrobatic gymnastic feats.

2

A spectacular display of agility.

  • […] he performs linguistic acrobatics, bringing a new sense of language into the theatre, combining lexiconic esoterica with street speech.2000, The Cambridge History of American Theatre, →ISBN, page 218:
Derived terms
Acroyoga, aerobatics, aquabatics, mental acrobatics, sport acrobatics

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