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Definition of tightwire

tightwire

/ˈtaɪtˌwaɪ.ɚ/
tight · wire
Plural:tightwires
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• noun

1

A tightly stretched wire or thin metal cable suspended above the ground, on which acrobats balance and perform stunts.

Example

"The circus acrobat walked across the high tightwire with nothing but a long pole for balance."

2

A precarious situation requiring extreme caution, delicate balance, and careful judgment.

Example

"Negotiating the peace treaty required walking a diplomatic tightwire between the two rival nations."

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• Nearby Words

tightrope
tights
tightwad
tightwire
tiglon
tigre
tigre river

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tightwire. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tightwire
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