Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

high-wire

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.41 in modern English

Syllables
high--wire
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Pertaining to a wire strung high above the ground which is used for acrobatic stunts.

adj

Very risky and daring.

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What does high-wire mean?
Alternative form of highwire.

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