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tightwire

/ˈtaɪtwɛr/ noun · British & US
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What does tightwire mean?

noun

A thin wire or cable, especially one used for supporting a tightrope or for other purposes requiring great tension.

Example

"The acrobat balanced precariously on the tightwire above the circus ring."

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