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
  • Each of these peer reviewers would then review your grant application and assign it a numerical score—just like Olympic judges assign numerical scores to a figure skater, diver or gymnast after his or her performance in an event.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The former Olympic gymnast spoke about losing her first pregnancy on a November 2019 episode of Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner’s Hot Marriage.
    — Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 13 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
  • There’s also an extra-tall water dispenser inside the door for filling your tumbler.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of tumbler
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