1. a person who performs balancing acts, especially on a tightrope or trapeze

Examples

• The circus equilibrist walked gracefully across the high wire.
• She trained for years to become a skilled equilibrist.
• The equilibrist performed without a safety net below.
• Children watched in amazement as the equilibrist balanced on one foot.
• The famous equilibrist could walk backwards on the tightrope.
• An equilibrist must have exceptional balance and concentration.