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Tightrope

Noun - Sense 1:

A tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats and tightrope walkers perform balancing acts.

Sample sentence: The tightrope walker gracefully crossed the tightrope, mesmerizing the audience with their incredible balance.

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Noun - Sense 2:

A difficult situation where one must navigate a thin line between two opposing options or viewpoints.

Sample sentence: The politician walked a tightrope when trying to please both environmentalists and industrialists alike.

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Verb - Sense 1:

To perform on a tightrope as an acrobat or tightrope walker.

Sample sentence: The circus performer practiced for hours to tighten their skills and eventually tightrope on the grand stage.

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Verb - Sense 2:

To navigate a dangerous situation or difficult task with caution and precision.

Sample sentence: The detective tightroped through the intricate web of clues, determined to solve the mysterious case.

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