High-wire

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪ- ˈwaɪɝ/

High-wire (noun)

  1. a rope or wire stretched high above the ground for performers to walk on
  2. 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

Synonyms of High-wire

Neutral

Antonyms of High-wire

  • describing situations without risk