Funambulism (Noun)
Meaning
Walking on a tightrope or slack rope.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The art of funambulism requires immense balance, focus, and practice to master the skill of walking on a thin rope high above the ground.
- As a child, she was fascinated by the circus performers who practiced funambulism, and she spent hours trying to balance on the backyard fence.
- The tightrope walker's funambulism skills were put to the test as she navigated the swaying rope suspended high above the city streets.
- After years of training, the aerialist had perfected the art of funambulism, and her performances on the slack rope were a wonder to behold.
- The thrill of funambulism drew him to the circus, where he learned to walk on the high wire and balance on the thin rope with ease.