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Tightrope

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈtaɪtˌɹoʊp

Definitions

  1. A tightly stretched rope or cable on which acrobats perform high above the ground.
  2. A difficult or desperate situation.
    figuratively

Equivalents

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العربيةحبل البهلوان
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Ελληνικάσχοινοβασία
Suominuora
ქართულიბაგირი
Polskilina
Portuguêscorda bamba
Svenskalina

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

tightrope artist tightrope dancer tightrope walk tightrope walker tightrope walking tightrope-walk

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