acrobat
ˈækrəˌbæt
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Definition of acrobat - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
circusperformer skilled in physical feats
  • The acrobat amazed the audience with her flips.
contortionist gymnast
2.
adaptabilityRareperson who changes positions or allegiances oftenRare
  • He's a political acrobat, always switching sides.
chameleon shape-shifter turncoat
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Expressions with acrobat

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acrobat performing stunts in a circus
The circus acrobat amazed the crowd with her flips.

Origin of acrobat

Greek, akros (high) + batēs (walker)

Terms with acrobat included in their meaning

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circus
acrobat performing on a tightrope or slack rope
acrobat
person who maintains balance in difficult positions
acrobat
person who performs acrobatic feats
acrobat bird
bird of the family Coraciidae, known for acrobatic flight
performance
acrobat who twists body into unusual positions
gymnastics
acrobat in a gymnastic club
performer
acrobat performing stunts in a circus
circus
stunt performed by an acrobat

Examples of acrobat in a sentence

  • An acrobat performed daring stunts at the festival.
  • As an acrobat in business, she adapted to market changes swiftly.
  • The acrobat in him allowed for quick shifts in strategy.

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  1. French:acrobate, opportuniste, ...
  2. German:Akrobat, Wendehals, ...
  3. Italian:acrobata, voltagabbana, ...
  4. Spanish:acróbata, ...
  5. Portuguese:acrobata, camaleão político, ...
  6. Chinese:杂技演员, 变色龙, ...
  7. Japanese:アクロバット, 変わり身, ...
  8. Arabic:بَهْلَوَان, متقلب, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַקְרוֹבָּט, ...
  10. Russian:акробат, ...
  11. Ukrainian:акробат, політичний акробат, ...
  12. Hindi:कलाबाज़, कलाबाज, ...

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