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Definition of ropedancer : One who dances, walks, or performs acrobatic feats, on a rope extended through the air at some height.

Synonyms:

ropewalker

Usage examples:

• At first he received her sternly and repellantly enough, but, as soon as she introduced herself as the ropedancer who had met with the accident, he showed himself to be a kindly old gentleman. - "In The Blue Pike, Volume 2.", Georg Ebers.
• The rogue was most probably one of the vagrants, and like a flash it entered his mind that the ropedancer, Kuni, who in her prosperous days, instead of eating meat and vegetables, preferred to satisfy her appetite with fruits and sweet dainties, might be the culprit. - "The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers", Georg Ebers.
• The ropedancer looked after him thoughtfully. - "The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers", Georg Ebers.