equilibrist

noun

Definition of equilibristnext
as in contortionist

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  1. contortionist
  2. gymnast
  3. turner
  4. tumbler
Noun
  • Malley is a normal, athletic outfielder, not some sort of weirdo contortionist reliever.
    — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 13 July 2026
  • Samara was also played by Kelly Stables and contortionist Bonnie Morgan, who famously climbed out of a TV in one of the most iconic scenes of the horror genre.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 17 June 2026
Definition of contortionist
Noun
  • Pilates was originally created by Joseph Pilates, who was a gymnast and a boxer.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Gleason’s Gymnastic School in Eagan is celebrating its 60th anniversary since its founding by gymnast Larry Gleason, now 85 years old.
    — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of gymnast
Noun
  • 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
  • Drawing pens for the kids, highlighters for those profound poolside page turners, and most crucial of all, a bull-clip of Cambodia's note-heavy Riel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Definition of turner
Noun
  • Trying to channel cooler energy, Culpo stood to the side with a tumbler—likely containing a cold drink—and a bag of fresh fruit in hand.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
  • However, even the best vibratory rock tumbler cannot achieve the finish produced by a rotary tumbler.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of tumbler
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