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 tightrope tightrope /ˈtaɪˌtroʊp/

noun

  1. Tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground  ( tightrope )
    tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground
     The acrobat balanced gracefully on the tightrope, high above the gasping audience.
    The acrobat balanced gracefully on the tightrope, high above the gasping audience.


 reception desk reception desk /rɪˈsɛpʃən dɛsk/

noun

  1. A counter (as in a hotel) where guests are received  ( reception desk )
    a counter (as in a hotel) where guests are received
     Upon entering the hotel, guests were greeted at the reception desk.
    Upon entering the hotel, guests were greeted at the reception desk.


 black diamond black diamond /blæk ˈdaɪəmənd/

noun

  1. An inferior dark diamond used in industry for drilling and polishing  ( black diamond , carbonado )
    an inferior dark diamond used in industry for drilling and polishing


 stabile stabile /ˈsteɪbɪl/

adjective

  1. Not able or intended to be moved  ( immovable , immoveable , stabile , unmovable )
    not able or intended to be moved
     The immovable hills
    the immovable hills
  2. (chemistry, physics, biology) resistant to change  ( stabile )
    (chemistry, physics, biology) resistant to change

noun

  1. A sculpture having fixed units (usually constructed of sheet metal) and attached to a fixed support  ( stabile )
    a sculpture having fixed units (usually constructed of sheet metal) and attached to a fixed support
     The modern art gallery showcased a new stabile by a renowned artist.
    The modern art gallery showcased a new stabile by a renowned artist.