equilibrist

noun

Definition of equilibristnext
as in contortionist

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  1. contortionist
  2. gymnast
  3. turner
  4. tumbler
Noun
  • During the restaurant’s inaugural Sky Lake show, expect to see ballet and contemporary dancers, contortionists, acrobats, musicians, circus and other artists perform around the venue between courses.
    Natasha Amar, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
  • One doll is a contortionist, while another is an animal tamer.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of contortionist
Noun
  • The 22-year-old Louisiana State University gymnast dressed as Wonder Woman — the iconic superheroine from DC comics.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Similarly, gymnasts and climbers, who work out in ways that especially load the arm muscles, retain higher-density bone into adulthood, decades after their training ends.
    Carly Miller, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of gymnast
Noun
  • The poll was a head turner as the state had been considered a safe Trump stronghold.
    James Powel, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Larson said the turners also donate bowls to Empty Bowls Hill Country in Boerne.
    Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of turner
Noun
  • As beauty brands increasingly lean into merch as a means to expand their audience and build brand identity, WWD rounds up the latest — from lip oil-holding tumblers to coffee table books.
    Noor Lobad, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Consumers also have the option of returning the tumbler and metal straw to get a refund in the form of a $15 gift card.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of tumbler
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