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trapeze::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | swing |
Examples of trapeze
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The trapeze is a metaphor for risk, for overcoming self-imposed limits, he says.
From the orlandosentinel.com
If you are a trapeze artist, chances are that your son will be a trapeze artist.
From the time.com
Trapeze artists swing, spin, catch each other and bungee-jump from elastic cords.
From the timesunion.com
Performing on a low-flying trapeze is one of the conservatory's core disciplines.
From the denverpost.com
He met his current wife while working as a teacher at a trapeze school in Sonoma.
From the signonsandiego.com
Living life on the ledge seems exciting, but we're not trained trapeze artists.
From the blog.beliefnet.com
At first he thought it was my fault until he found out that the trapeze was wrong.
From the ocregister.com
Circus sponsored by the Oasis Shriners to feature animals, clowns and trapeze act.
From the charlotteobserver.com
Ayers said flying the trapeze isn't dangerous because of the safety measures used.
From the signonsandiego.com
- A swing used by circus acrobats
- A trapeze is a short horizontal bar hung by ropes or metal straps from a support. It is an aerial apparatus commonly found in circus performances. Trapeze acts may be static, swinging or flying, and may be performed solo, double, triple or as a group act.
- Trapeze is the 1976 self-titled album by Trapeze. It is also the title of their 1970 debut album; see Trapeze (1970 album).
- Trapeze were an English rock band formed in March 1969, by vocalist John Jones and guitarist/keyboardist Terry Rowley (who named the band), with guitarist Mel Galley, singer/bassist Glenn Hughes, and drummer Dave Holland. ...
- Trapeze is a 1956 circus film directed by Carol Reed and starring Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis and Gina Lollobrigida, making her debut in American films.
- In sailing, the trapeze refers to a wire that comes from a point high on the mast, usually where the shrouds are fixed, to a hook on the crew member's harness at approximately waist level. ...
- A belt and line used to help a crew hike out beyond the edge of a boat to counteract the boat's heel. Usually used on small vessels for racing.
- A wire attached to the mast to which a sailor wearing a harness attaches him/herself. It enables them to position their weight further out of the boat providing greater balance against the boat heeling over. Used on the 470, 49er and Tornado.
- A circus apparatus, which is used frequently in aerial acts; the name of relevant circus genre. Immobile trapeze is a small round cross-beam with iron rods secured in its both sides and suspended motionless under the circus cupola, whereas common mobile trapeze is secured with ropes or metal ...
