"funambulatory" meaning in All languages combined

See funambulatory on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} funambulatory (not comparable)
  1. Performing in the manner of a tightrope walker. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-funambulatory-en-adj-2KyY7MCy
  2. Narrow, like a tightrope. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-funambulatory-en-adj-i0-iZhC3
  3. Pertaining to tightrope walking Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-funambulatory-en-adj-M0ZroQEl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 2 3 95

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