acrobat

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From French acrobate, from Ancient Greek ἀκροβάτης (akrobatēs), walking on tiptoe, climbing aloft), from ἀκροβατέω (akrobateō), I walk on tiptoe), from ἄκρον (akron), highest or farthest point, mountain top, peak) + βαίνω (bainō), I walk, step).

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Singular
acrobat

Plural
acrobats

acrobat (plural acrobats)

  1. An athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination.

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