ROPEWALKER Definition & Meaning

ropewalker

[ rohp-waw-ker ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a ropedancer.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of ropewalker¹

First recorded in 1605–15; rope + walker

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The legendary ropewalker's life story was narrated to onlookers as Bullzini crossed the lake, which was designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown in the 18th Century.

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"This is Jack Snipe, our new clown," she said, naming for his benefit the riders, the ropewalker, the snake-charmer and the boneless wonder.

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