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equilibrist
a performer who is skilled in tricks of balance like tightrope walking
Steelworkers who construct bridges and tall buildings are cut from the same mold as circus equilibrists.
Related English words: equilibristic, equilibrate (to balance), equilibration, equilibrator
Latin root words: aequilibritas,
aequilibritatis, f. - equilibrium; aequus, aequa, aequum -
level; fair, just; like, equal |