Meaning of highwire walker | Babel Free
Definitions
An acrobat who performs tightrope walking on a wire which is at an especially high elevation above the ground, usually with the aid of a pole for balance.
Equivalents
Examples
“A renowned Canadian highwire walker who has been trying unsuccessfully for decades to walk⟳ over Niagara Falls said Nik Wallenda's proposal to cross the Horseshoe Falls next year will have⟳ to be cleared by an "onslaught" of government officials.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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