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Etymology edit

From French funambule or its source, Latin funambulus, from funis (rope) + ambulare (walk).

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  • IPA(key): /fjuːˈnæmbjʊlɪst/

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funambulist (plural funambulists)

  1. A tightrope walker or a similar performer on a slack rope.

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