funambulatory

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

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fūnamˈbūlatory adjective
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Main Entry: ↑funambulist

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  • Funambulatory — Fu*nam bu*la to*ry, a. 1. Performing like a ropedancer. Chambers. [1913 Webster] 2. Narrow, like the walk of a ropedancer. [1913 Webster] This funambulatory track. Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • funambulatory — fu·nam·bu·la·to·ry …   English syllables

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

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