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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tightrope

/ˈtaɪtˌroʊp/ noun · British & US
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What does tightrope mean?

noun

A thin wire or wire rope stretched between two points, used for walking or balancing, or a situation in which a person is in a difficult or precarious position.

Example

"The tightrope walker balanced precariously above the crowd."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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