tightwire

[ tahyt-wahyuhr ]

noun

1. tightrope ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of tightwire¹

First recorded in 1925–30; tight + wire

Example Sentences

Among those open to the completely inexperienced are Flying Dance and Intro to Tightwire.

From New York Times

“The reason circus has survived is that it’s adapted and changed,” said Tobin, who majored in the disciplines of tightwire and aerial rope.

From Washington Post

Among those open to the completely inexperienced are Juggling for the Masses, Improvisation Comedy, Intro to Basic Circus Skills and Beginning Tightwire.

From New York Times

The broadcasts of his tightwire walks draw widespread interest.

From Chicago Tribune

His favorite, though, may be Bradley Cooper’s tightwire act of control and chaos in “American Hustle” — “Icarus with a bad perm,” Mr. Lee says.

From New York Times