trapeze
noun/træˈpiːz/
Frequency rank: #17,358 most common English word
Meaning
A short horizontal bar hung by two ropes, used by acrobats for swinging and performing tricks.
Example sentence
The circus performer flew through the air on trapeze after letting go of the platform.
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