balancer
- noun
- /ˈbælənˌsɚ/
:
equilibrista
- She trained for years to become a skilled balancer capable of complex poses.
Examples
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The circus balancer amazed the audience by holding a handstand on a single finger.
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The balancer performed stunning tricks on the tightrope.
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Every balancer in the troupe must perfect their sense of control and concentration.
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A skilled balancer can hold difficult poses for a long time.
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The talented balancer amazed the audience with her ability to hold a handstand on a tightrope.
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During the circus show, the balancer effortlessly transitioned from one difficult position to another.
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As a skilled balancer, he performed stunning stunts that left everyone in awe.
Synonyms
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4.4
A person who does skilled, risky moves like flips and tightrope walking
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5.5
A performer who walks and balances on a thin rope high above the ground
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3.7
A person who does physical tricks and jumps in a circus show
A person who walks on a thin rope high above the ground
A person who walks on a rope high above the ground and does tricks
A performer who balances on a rope high above the ground
How Skilled
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Balancer comes from balance and the ending -er, and balance means 'making two sides equal' like a scale. So an acrobat called a balancer is someone who keeps their body steady and in control.