High-wire
Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪ- ˈwaɪɝ/
High-wire (noun)
- a rope or wire stretched high above the ground for performers to walk on
- a difficult or dangerous situation requiring careful handling
Examples
- The acrobat performed on the high-wire with great skill.
- Walking the high-wire requires balance and concentration.
Common collocations: perform on the high-wire, walk the high-wire, a high-wire act, high-wire experience