tightrope
Tightrope (noun) means a rope or cable stretched tight, high above the ground, on which acrobats perform balancing feats. Example: “The performer walked across the tightrope without a safety net.”
How to use tightrope
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tensioned rope for circus balancing acts, or figuratively, a delicate situation.
Word forms
tightroped past tense, tightropes plural, tightropes singular
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Etymology
A combination of "tight" and "rope," describing a rope pulled taut for balancing acts.
Rhymes for tightrope
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What does “tightrope” mean?
The word “tightrope” means a rope or cable stretched tight, high above the ground, on which acrobats perform balancing feats. In plain terms, a tensioned rope for circus balancing acts, or figuratively, a delicate situation.
How do you pronounce “tightrope”?
“Tightrope” is pronounced TYT-rohp (/ˈtaɪtˌɹoʊp/ in IPA).
How do you use “tightrope” in a sentence?
Here is “tightrope” used in a sentence: “The performer walked across the tightrope without a safety net.”
What part of speech is “tightrope”?
“Tightrope” is a noun.
How many meanings does “tightrope” have?
“Tightrope” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a rope or cable stretched tight, high above the ground, on which acrobats perform balancing feats.
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