Definition

Noun: - A physically demanding and skillful feat of agility, balance, or coordination, typically performed by a trained acrobat. It often involves dramatic or dangerous movements intended to demonstrate exceptional physical prowess.

Usage

The term "acrobatic stunt" specifically refers to the performance of the feat itself. It is a compound noun where "acrobatic" describes the type of stunt.

Examples

• The circus performer's most dangerous acrobatic stunt involved a triple somersault high above the net.
• She practiced the difficult acrobatic stunt for months before attempting it in the live show.
• The movie used a double to perform the complex acrobatic stunt for the lead actor.

Advanced Usage

• "to perform/pull off an acrobatic stunt": This is the most common collocation for executing the feat successfully.
  • The gymnast pulled off a breathtaking acrobatic stunt on the balance beam.
• The phrase can be used metaphorically to describe a non-physical action requiring great skill or daring, though this is an extended use.
  • Negotiating that business deal was a real acrobatic stunt of diplomacy.

Variants and Related Words

• Stunt (n): A difficult or unusual feat, often dangerous, designed to attract attention. An "acrobatic stunt" is a specific type of stunt.
• Acrobatics (n): The art or performance of an acrobat; gymnastic feats.
• Acrobat (n): A performer who executes acrobatic stunts.

Synonyms

• Gymnastic feat
• Acrobatic maneuver
• Daredevil trick (emphasizes danger)

Related Phrases

• Death-defying stunt: Emphasizes the extreme danger involved, which many acrobatic stunts are.
• Aerial stunt: Specifies that the stunt is performed in the air, a common context for acrobatic stunts.

Noun

1. a stunt performed by an acrobat