corda bamba — meaning in English

English meaning

• tightrope noun A rope or cable stretched tight, high above the ground, on which acrobats perform balancing feats.

Senses

corda bamba is used for these senses in English:

• highwire A wire strung high above the ground which is used for acrobatic stunts.
• tightrope A tightly stretched rope or cable on which acrobats perform high above the ground.

tightrope — full definition

1. noun A rope or cable stretched tight, high above the ground, on which acrobats perform balancing feats.
2. noun A difficult or precarious situation requiring careful balance.

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