acrobatic stunt
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6.1
- noun
- /ˌækrəˈbætɪk stʌnt/
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acrobacia
- As they began to dance, doing acrobatic stunts, I too felt relieved and cautiously tried to raise my eyebrows.
- perform an acrobatic stunt
Examples
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The circus featured clowns executing hilarious acrobatic stunts that delighted both children and adults.
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The reputation of a dancer is measured by the number and type of acrobatic stunts he can perform.
Academic text (1999) -
The gymnast performed an incredible acrobatic stunt that left the audience in awe.
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During the competition, the athletes showcased their skill through various acrobatic stunts that required great balance.
Synonyms
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4.9
A dangerous physical trick done to entertain people
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3.7
A jump where the body turns over in the air
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2.8
A movement where a person turns head over heels in the air or on the ground
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6.1
A difficult, impressive physical move done by a skilled performer
A bold, risky action done to amaze people
How Impressive
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and transparently derived from 'acrobatic' (showing agile physical movements) + 'stunt' (a daring or attention-seeking act); together they straightforwardly denote a daring physical feat performed with agility. This is a regular adjective + noun composition common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would very likely infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
The phrase acrobatic stunt paints a clear picture of an acrobatic performer doing a risky stunt, like a high flip or a balance move far above the ground. So, acrobatic stunt means a bold physical feat that 'shows great skill' and 'amazes people'.