funambulator

funambulator
\\ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌlād.ə(r)\ noun (-s)
Etymology: perhaps from obsolete English funambule, v., to walk or dance on a rope (probably from Latin funambulus, n., funambulist) + English -ator

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fūnamˈbūlātor noun
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Main Entry:funambulist

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  • funambulator — fu·nam·bu·la·tor …   English syllables

  • funambulist —   n. tight rope walker.    ♦ funambulate, v.i.    ♦ funambulation,    ♦ funambulator,    ♦ funambulism, n.    ♦ funambulatory, a …   Dictionary of difficult words

  • funambulation — (ˌ)fyüˌnambyəˈlāshən noun ( s) Etymology: probably from funambulator, after such pairs as English perambulator: perambulation : ropedancing * * * fūnambūlāˈtion noun • • • Main Entry: ↑funambulist …   Useful english dictionary

  • funambulatory — ləˌtōrē adjective Etymology: probably from funambulator, after such pairs as English auditor: auditory 1. : relating to or resembling ropedancing 2. : performing as or as if a ropedancer * * * fūnamˈbūlatory adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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