Meaning & use

trapezist

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A circus performer who does acrobatics on a trapeze.

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The trapezist swung high above the crowd without a safety net.

She trained for years before becoming a professional trapezist.

A note on using this word

Trapezist is less common than the phrase 'trapeze artist,' but both refer to the same circus performer.

Words with a similar meaning

trapeze artist

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