acrobatics

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A spectacular display of agility.

   […] he performs linguistic acrobatics, bringing a new sense of language into the theatre, combining lexiconic esoterica with street speech.

2. 2
   noun

   the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft

3. 3
   noun

   the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

4. 4
   noun

   The art of performing acrobatic gymnastic feats.

Etymology

From acrobat + -ics.