Meaning & use
diabolo
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A juggling prop consisting of a spool-shaped top that is spun, thrown, and caught on a string tied to two hand sticks.
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The street performer balanced the diabolo on the string and flung it high into the air.
Learning to juggle a diabolo takes hours of practice to keep it spinning steadily.
A note on using this word
Don't confuse "diabolo" with "diabolical" (meaning wicked) -- despite the similar spelling, the juggling toy's name comes from the Greek for "to throw across."
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