tightrope

noun, verb — 3 senses

tightrope

noun

US /ˈtaɪtˌɹoʊp/

Etymology From tight + rope.

1

A tightly stretched rope or cable on which acrobats perform high above the ground.

2

Figuratively A difficult or desperate situation.

Derived terms: tightrope artist, tightrope dancer, tightroper, tightrope walker, tightrope walking, walk a tightrope
Hyponyms: high wire, highwire, low-wire, low wire
Coordinate terms: slackline

tightrope

verb

Etymology From tight + rope.

1

To walk on a tightrope.

Derived terms: tightroper

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