"wirewalking" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: wire + walking Etymology templates: {{compound|en|wire|walking}} wire + walking Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} wirewalking (uncountable)
  1. The feat of walking on a highwire. Tags: uncountable Related terms: wirewalker
    Sense id: en-wirewalking-en-noun-~HcVlKCO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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