rope-dancing1
/ˈrəʊpˌdɑːnsɪŋ/ /ˈrəʊpˌdansɪŋ/noun
The action of performing on a suspended rope; tightrope walking.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Samuel Purchas. From rope + dancing. Compare quots. 1612 and 1620 at rope and also rope-walking.
rope-dancing2
/ˈrəʊpˌdɑːnsɪŋ/ /ˈrəʊpˌdansɪŋ/adjective
That performs on a tightrope.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in untitled. From rope + dancing, after rope-dancing, rope-dancer, rope dance.
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