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acrobatics

/ˌækrəˈbætɪks/noun

उच्चारण ऐक्रबैटिक्स

कलाबाज़ी, नट-विद्या

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noun
  1. 1

    [U, pl.]

    exciting skilful physical movements such as jumping and balancing, often performed in a circus

    कलाबाज़ी, नट-विद्या

    • the acrobatics of the circus artists
    • The children clapped at the acrobatics of the monkey in the street.
    • The children were amazed by the acrobatics of the troupe.
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    • Gymnastic acrobatics need years of daily practice.
    • Street performers entertained the crowd with acrobatics.

    Synonyms gymnastics tumbling aerobatics stunts

  2. 2

    [pl.]

    a difficult and clever piece of behaviour that is impressive

    चतुराई के करतब

    • verbal acrobatics
    • The lawyer's legal acrobatics saved the company from a heavy fine.
    • The minister's verbal acrobatics could not hide the truth.
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    • The accountant performed financial acrobatics to hide the loss.
    • Mental acrobatics are needed to follow the plot of the film.

    Synonyms agility dexterity manoeuvring skill

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Synonyms

gymnastics tumbling aerobatics stunts agility dexterity manoeuvring skill

AaSpelling

ac·ro·bat·ics

§Grammar and usage

Acrobatics can take a singular verb (the skill: 'Acrobatics requires practice') or a plural verb (the movements: 'His acrobatics were amazing').

Acrobatics singular verb (कौशल: 'Acrobatics requires practice') या plural verb (करतब: 'His acrobatics were amazing') ले सकता है।

✓In the exam

One-word substitution

A person who performs acrobatics is an acrobat; one who walks on a high rope a tightrope walker; one who performs flying stunts in a plane an aerobat.

कलाबाज़ी करने वाला acrobat; ऊँची रस्सी पर चलने वाला tightrope walker; विमान में हवाई करतब दिखाने वाला aerobat।

General knowledge

The Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran team performs aerobatics.

भारतीय वायु सेना की सूर्य किरण टीम हवाई करतब दिखाती है।