tightrope

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
15
Words With Friends
16
Letters
9
Pronunciation
/ˈtaɪtˌɹoʊp/

Definition of tightrope

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A tightly stretched rope or cable on which acrobats perform high above the ground.
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noun

  1. A tightly stretched rope or cable on which acrobats perform high above the ground.
  2. (figuratively)A difficult or desperate situation.

verb

  1. (intransitive)To walk on a tightrope.

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Etymology

From tight + rope.

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4 words

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2-letter words

15 words

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