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acrobat

ac.ro.bat \'ak-r*-.bat\ \. ak-r*-'bat-ik\ \-i-k(*-)le-\ n [F & Gk; F 
   acrobate, fr. Gk. akrobate-s, fr. akrobatos wal]king up high, fr. akros + 
   bainein to go - more at COME 1: one that performs gymnastic feats requiring 
   skillful control of the body  2: one adept at swiftly changing his position 
    - ac.ro.bat.ic aj