Acrobat
noun
A person who performs movements such as jumping, balancing, and standing on their hands, especially in a circus.
The acrobat performed an amazing high-wire act.
Often appears as...
- circus acrobat
- professional acrobat
noun
Software that makes it possible to scan and read documents in PDF (Portable Document Format).
You will need Acrobat Reader to view the document.
Often appears as...
- adobe acrobat
- acrobat reader
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Technical
noun
A person who performs movements such as jumping, balancing, and standing on their hands, especially in a circus.
The acrobat performed an amazing high-wire act.
Often appears as...
- circus acrobat
- professional acrobat
noun
Software that makes it possible to scan and read documents in PDF (Portable Document Format).
You will need Acrobat Reader to view the document.
Often appears as...
- adobe acrobat
- acrobat reader
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Circus Performer
The word 'acrobat' often relates to performers in circuses who demonstrate flexibility and agility.
At the circus, the acrobat amazed us with her graceful flips.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Skill
'Acrobat' denotes someone with exceptional physical strength and coordination.
The acrobat balanced on one hand, showing incredible strength.
Pro Tip 3/3High Risk
Being an acrobat can be dangerous due to the high-flying and complex stunts involved.
The acrobat performed a risky stunt above the crowd without a safety net.
Pro Tip 1/3Circus Performer
The word 'acrobat' often relates to performers in circuses who demonstrate flexibility and agility.
At the circus, the acrobat amazed us with her graceful flips.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Skill
'Acrobat' denotes someone with exceptional physical strength and coordination.
The acrobat balanced on one hand, showing incredible strength.
Pro Tip 3/3High Risk
Being an acrobat can be dangerous due to the high-flying and complex stunts involved.
The acrobat performed a risky stunt above the crowd without a safety net.
Pro Tip 1/3Circus Performer
The word 'acrobat' often relates to performers in circuses who demonstrate flexibility and agility.
At the circus, the acrobat amazed us with her graceful flips.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Skill
'Acrobat' denotes someone with exceptional physical strength and coordination.
The acrobat balanced on one hand, showing incredible strength.
Pro Tip 3/3High Risk
Being an acrobat can be dangerous due to the high-flying and complex stunts involved.
The acrobat performed a risky stunt above the crowd without a safety net.
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The incredible history...
An empty fourth pit suggests that the grand project could not be finished before the emperor's death. In addition, nearby chambers contain figures of musicians and acrobats, workers and government officials, and various exotic animals, indicating that Emperor Qin had more plans for the afterlife
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"To This Day" ... for...
Every school was a big top circus tent, and the pecking order went from acrobats to lion tamers, from clowns to carnies, all of these miles ahead of who we were. We were freaks -- lobster-claw boys and bearded ladies, oddities juggling depression and loneliness,
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Destination North Africa...
fauna it's been show time here every day since the 11th century with the city square filled with snake charmers acrobats and storytellers it's carnival atmosphere beckons old and young local and tourists alike when you need a rest
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Why do we have museums?...
and freak show that was known for its eclectic residents, such as bears, elephants, acrobats, giants, Siamese twins, a Fiji mermaid, and a bearded lady, along with a host of modern machinery and scientific instruments.
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The Terra-Cotta Warriors...
charioteers and foot soldiers guard his - chin envisioned his life after death to include civilians as well government officials to serve him acrobats dancers singers animals and even a strongman to
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Blood, concrete, and...
from the canyon walls. So foremen brought in high scalers who descended the cliffs on ropes, removing rubble with jackhammers and dynamite. From circus acrobats and former sailors, to local Apache,
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Deep Inside the First...
watching or take photos on horseback is like watching an acrobat sometimes she's leaning sometimes she's standing in the stirrups oh yes when the trail makes these sharp
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Emily Ainsworth: Inside...
acrobats or Mexican aerialists these people all exist within the same social paradox these people live in trailers they live in favelas they live in slums
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Cirque du Soleil Stage...
tilts and spins it's as much of an acrobat as the performers it's a one-of-a-kind but it also needs fixing we need to get it back in action or this
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Bizarre Mating Ritual Of...
these high-speed aerial acrobats are experts at
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The incredible history...
An empty fourth pit suggests that the grand project could not be finished before the emperor's death. In addition, nearby chambers contain figures of musicians and acrobats, workers and government officials, and various exotic animals, indicating that Emperor Qin had more plans for the afterlife
Video examples
"To This Day" ... for...
Every school was a big top circus tent, and the pecking order went from acrobats to lion tamers, from clowns to carnies, all of these miles ahead of who we were. We were freaks -- lobster-claw boys and bearded ladies, oddities juggling depression and loneliness,
Video examples
Destination North Africa...
fauna it's been show time here every day since the 11th century with the city square filled with snake charmers acrobats and storytellers it's carnival atmosphere beckons old and young local and tourists alike when you need a rest
Video examples
Why do we have museums?...
and freak show that was known for its eclectic residents, such as bears, elephants, acrobats, giants, Siamese twins, a Fiji mermaid, and a bearded lady, along with a host of modern machinery and scientific instruments.
Video examples
The Terra-Cotta Warriors...
charioteers and foot soldiers guard his - chin envisioned his life after death to include civilians as well government officials to serve him acrobats dancers singers animals and even a strongman to
Video examples
Blood, concrete, and...
from the canyon walls. So foremen brought in high scalers who descended the cliffs on ropes, removing rubble with jackhammers and dynamite. From circus acrobats and former sailors, to local Apache,
Video examples
Deep Inside the First...
watching or take photos on horseback is like watching an acrobat sometimes she's leaning sometimes she's standing in the stirrups oh yes when the trail makes these sharp
Video examples
Emily Ainsworth: Inside...
acrobats or Mexican aerialists these people all exist within the same social paradox these people live in trailers they live in favelas they live in slums
Video examples
Cirque du Soleil Stage...
tilts and spins it's as much of an acrobat as the performers it's a one-of-a-kind but it also needs fixing we need to get it back in action or this
Video examples
Bizarre Mating Ritual Of...
these high-speed aerial acrobats are experts at
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Finn Jones
English Actor
At first, I didn't know what an actor was. I thought it was an acrobat. I saw acrobats at the circus, and I thought that was interesting. In my head, that was what I imagined I wanted to be when I grew up. Then I realized what an actor was, and I've gravitated to it ever since.
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Richard Hyung-ki Joo
South Korean Musician
Aleksey and I have gathered together a bunch of kindred spirits who are also versatile musicians. We have a violinist who eats fire, another who is an acrobat, and a flutist who beats boxes. We hope in years to come to tour the U.S. with our 'League of X-traordinary musicians.
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Gregory Hines
American Actor
When my brother and me got into performing in the late '40s and early '50s, it was a sensational opportunity to learn from our elders. Every show we played had a dancer, a comic, a juggler, a singer, an acrobat. I came to appreciate virtuosity in all forms of the business.
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Alison Moyet
British Musician
My strength as a singer is my versatility. I find it really frustrating when I'm only expected to show off. The music industry is awash with female acrobats. What happens to the song, and treating it for its sake and not as an ego example?
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Monique Roffey
British Writer
Trinidadians love speaking their own English; it's full of poetic forms and can be playful and lyrical and comical. Trinidadians are verbal acrobats, and I love being on the island just to hear the people speak.
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Martin Seligman
American Psychologist
I don't think anyone's found a way of eliminating thoughts of danger and loss. It's rather that, when they're unrealistic, you become an acrobat at marshaling evidence against them.
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Lawrence Ferlinghetti
American Poet
Constantly risking absurdity and death whenever he performs above the heads of his audience, the poet, like an acrobat, climbs on rhyme to a high wire of his own making.
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Gaspar Noe
Argentinian Director
I get very, very bored by TV series or TV movies. But when you see great acrobats on TV, my eyes stick to the screen. I can watch them forever.
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Patina Miller
American Actress
That's been the most exciting part of the show - incorporating the magic and the acrobats and the singing and dancing to make our 'Pippin.
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Princess Stephanie of Monaco
Monacan Royalty
The circus was born with animals, horses at the start. This is part of our cultural heritage. It's a whole, with clowns and acrobats.
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Finn Jones
English Actor
At first, I didn't know what an actor was. I thought it was an acrobat. I saw acrobats at the circus, and I thought that was interesting. In my head, that was what I imagined I wanted to be when I grew up. Then I realized what an actor was, and I've gravitated to it ever since.
Quote examples
Richard Hyung-ki Joo
South Korean Musician
Aleksey and I have gathered together a bunch of kindred spirits who are also versatile musicians. We have a violinist who eats fire, another who is an acrobat, and a flutist who beats boxes. We hope in years to come to tour the U.S. with our 'League of X-traordinary musicians.
Quote examples
Gregory Hines
American Actor
When my brother and me got into performing in the late '40s and early '50s, it was a sensational opportunity to learn from our elders. Every show we played had a dancer, a comic, a juggler, a singer, an acrobat. I came to appreciate virtuosity in all forms of the business.
Quote examples
Alison Moyet
British Musician
My strength as a singer is my versatility. I find it really frustrating when I'm only expected to show off. The music industry is awash with female acrobats. What happens to the song, and treating it for its sake and not as an ego example?
Quote examples
Monique Roffey
British Writer
Trinidadians love speaking their own English; it's full of poetic forms and can be playful and lyrical and comical. Trinidadians are verbal acrobats, and I love being on the island just to hear the people speak.
Quote examples
Martin Seligman
American Psychologist
I don't think anyone's found a way of eliminating thoughts of danger and loss. It's rather that, when they're unrealistic, you become an acrobat at marshaling evidence against them.
Quote examples
Lawrence Ferlinghetti
American Poet
Constantly risking absurdity and death whenever he performs above the heads of his audience, the poet, like an acrobat, climbs on rhyme to a high wire of his own making.
Quote examples
Gaspar Noe
Argentinian Director
I get very, very bored by TV series or TV movies. But when you see great acrobats on TV, my eyes stick to the screen. I can watch them forever.
Quote examples
Patina Miller
American Actress
That's been the most exciting part of the show - incorporating the magic and the acrobats and the singing and dancing to make our 'Pippin.
Quote examples
Princess Stephanie of Monaco
Monacan Royalty
The circus was born with animals, horses at the start. This is part of our cultural heritage. It's a whole, with clowns and acrobats.
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