equilibrist

noun

Definition of equilibristnext
as in contortionist

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  1. contortionist
  2. gymnast
  3. turner
  4. tumbler
Noun
  • Under the circus tent of the ocean, octopuses play the role of contortionists and escape artists, packing themselves itself into spaces too tiny to believe.
    — Meghan Bartels, Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The comedy star’s presence will surely be noticed by comedian Daniel Alvarez, who’s scheduled to perform Tuesday, alongside acts including singers (one is a singing poet), a magician, an aerialist duo, and a contortionist.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of contortionist
Noun
  • The film follows a desperate mother who discovers an obscure collagen supplement that promises to transform her tween gymnast daughter into an influencer.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Tom Brady is a co-owner of the company, which was one reason the former gymnast was attracted to the brand.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of gymnast
Noun
  • Shop silicone, wood, stainless steel, and bamboo utensils, plus measuring cups, everyday kitchen tools, and even clever tools like our favorite omelet turner.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The grill comes with a rotisserie kit that includes a spit, two spikes, and a motorized turner that attaches to the right side of the cooking chamber.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of turner
Noun
  • Some people swear by a barely-there rim; others prefer the reassuring heft of a substantial tumbler.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Pin-tumbler locks can be picked because of minor variations between their pins.
    — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of tumbler
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