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ac·ro·bat·ics
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Definition of acrobatics
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: the art, performance, or activity of an acrobat
2
: a spectacular, showy, or startling performance or demonstration involving great agility or complexity
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The first known use of acrobatics was in 1882
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acrobatics
noun
English Language Learners Definition of acrobatics
: difficult and dangerous acts done by an acrobat
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: difficult or dangerous acts, movements, etc., done by another kind of performer
acrobatics
noun plural
ac·ro·bat·ics
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Kids Definition of acrobatics
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: the art or performance of an acrobat
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: difficult or dangerous stunts
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Acrobatics can be used either as a singular or a plural in writing. Acrobatics is taught at clown school. The acrobatics were amazing.
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