slacklining

slacklining
UK [ˈslækˌlaɪnɪŋ] / US noun [uncountable]
the sport of walking or balancing on a piece of flat nylon rope stretched above the ground

If you've ever wanted to walk a tightrope high above the circus floor but got nervous just thinking about it, slacklining may be for you.


Derived word:
slackliner
UK / US noun countable
Word forms "slackliner":
singular slackliner plural slackliners

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