Definition

A piece of equipment used in gymnastics or acrobatics, consisting of a short bar that hangs from two ropes.

Example

The acrobat performed amazing tricks on the trapeze during the show.

Conversation

Have you ever tried swinging on a trapeze?

No, I haven't, but it sounds really exciting!

I watched a show where the performers did amazing tricks on a trapeze.

That must have been incredible to see live!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Trapeze → The word originates from the French 'trapeze', which comes from the Latin 'trapezium' (meaning a table or a four-sided figure) and the Greek 'trapezion' (meaning a small table or a four-sided figure). The term refers to the apparatus used in acrobatics, resembling a small table or platform suspended in the air.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small 'table' ('trapezion') hanging in the air, which helps you remember that a trapeze is a platform used in acrobatics.

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