tightrope

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground.

   The acrobat walked slowly along the tightrope without a net.

2. 2
   noun

   A difficult situation in which you must act very carefully.

   Managers often walk a tightrope between cutting costs and keeping staff happy.

3. 3
   verb

   To walk along a tightrope.

   She trained for years before she could tightrope across the stage.

From tight + rope.

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