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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acrobat (plural acrobats)
- An athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination.
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an athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination
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