High-wire
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: High-wire is a noun meaning Pertaining to a wire strung high above the ground which is used for acrobatic stunts.
Meaning
Pertaining to a wire strung high above the ground which is used for acrobatic stunts.
More Meanings
- (by extension) Very risky and daring.
- Alternative form of highwire.
Example Sentences
T2 isn’t as good as T1: it is a little too long and unwinds a bit into caper sentimentality, broad comedy and self-mythologising. But it has the same punchy energy, the same defiant pessimism, and there’s nothing around like it. This sequel was a high-wire act, but Boyle has made it to the other side.
Word Forms
- high-wires
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include high-wire walker, highline, highflyer, polehead, helicrane, high-hat.
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