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highwire

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A wire strung high above the ground which is used for acrobatic stunts.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: low wire

History

Etymology

From high + wire.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Hochseil — wire strung high above the ground
  • Portuguese: corda bamba — wire strung high above the ground
  • Portuguese: maroma — wire strung high above the ground
  • Portuguese: maromba — wire strung high above the ground
  • Portuguese: funâmbulo — wire strung high above the ground
  • Portuguese: bambão — wire strung high above the ground