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Meaning of "flying trapeze" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FLYING TRAPEZE

flying trapeze  [ˈflaɪɪŋ trəˈpiːz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FLYING TRAPEZE

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Flying trapeze is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FLYING TRAPEZE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

flying trapeze

Flying trapeze

The flying trapeze is a specific form of the trapeze in which a performer jumps from a platform with the trapeze so that gravity makes the trapeze swing. The performance was invented in 1859 by a Frenchman named Jules Leotard, who connected a bar to some ventilator cords above the swimming pool in his father's gymnasium in Toulouse, France. After practicing tricks above the pool, Leotard performed his act in the Cirque Napoleon. The traditional flier's costume, the leotard, is named after him.

Definition of flying trapeze in the English dictionary

The definition of flying trapeze in the dictionary is a trapeze used in performing gymnastic displays high above the ground.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FLYING TRAPEZE


antiherpes
ˌæntɪˈhɜːpiːz
appease
əˈpiːz
counterpeise
ˈkaʊntəˌpiːz
cyclopes
saɪˈkləʊpiːz
forcipes
ˈfɔːsɪˌpiːz
herpes
ˈhɜːpiːz
pease
piːz
stapes
ˈsteɪpiːz
stipes
ˈstaɪpiːz
stirpes
ˈstɜːpiːz
stylopes
ˈstaɪləˌpiːz
talipes
ˈtælɪˌpiːz
trapeze
trəˈpiːz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FLYING TRAPEZE

flying fortress
flying fox
flying frog
flying gurnard
flying jib
flying lemur
flying lizard
flying machine
flying mare
flying officer
flying phalanger
flying picket
flying saucer
flying squad
flying squirrel
flying start
flying suit
flying time
flying visit
flying wing

WORDS THAT END LIKE FLYING TRAPEZE

antifreeze
breeze
deep freeze
deepfreeze
freeze
frieze
gentle breeze
light breeze
meze
price freeze
refreeze
sea breeze
shoot the breeze
sneeze
squeeze
strong breeze
tweeze
unfreeze
wheeze
zeze

Synonyms and antonyms of flying trapeze in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «flying trapeze» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FLYING TRAPEZE

Find out the translation of flying trapeze to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of flying trapeze from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «flying trapeze» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

空中飞人
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

trapecio
570 millions of speakers

English

flying trapeze
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

उड़ान trapeze
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تحلق أرجوحة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

летать трапеции
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

trapézio voador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উড়ন্ত trapeze
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

trapèze volant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Trapeze terbang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fliegendes Trapez
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

空中ブランコ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

비행 공중 그네
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Trapeze mabur
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đu bay
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பறக்கும் ட்ராபீஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फ्लाइंग ट्रेपेझ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Uçan trapez
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

trapezio volante
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

latający trapez
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

літати трапеції
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

trapez zbor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φέρουν τραπέζιο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vlieg trapeze
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

flygande trapets
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

flygende trapes
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of flying trapeze

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FLYING TRAPEZE»

The term «flying trapeze» is regularly used and occupies the 83.148 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FLYING TRAPEZE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about flying trapeze

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FLYING TRAPEZE»

Discover the use of flying trapeze in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to flying trapeze and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze, and Other Stories
All of the tales were written during the great depression and reflect, through pathos and humor, the mood of the nation in one of its greatest times of want.
William Saroyan, 1934
2
Danger on the flying trapeze
When he and his mother join the Fourpaugh Circus in 1893, fourteen-year-old Casey Watkins is certain that their lives will change for the better, but the real change comes when they meet the charismatic evangelist D. L. Moody.
Neta Jackson, 1995
3
The Fundamentals of Flying Trapeze
From the founder of flying-trapeze.com, this book illustrates the fundamental principles, techniques and equipment of Flying Trapeze.
Alastair Pilgrim, 2012
4
Man on the Flying Trapeze: The Life and Times of W. C. Fields
A biography of the comic genius attempts to disentangle the facts from the pack of myths and lies mischievously nurtured by Fields himself
Simon Louvish, 1999
5
Learning to Fly: Trapeze--reflections on Fear, Trust, and ...
Utilizing the image of the trapeze as a symbol for growth and transformation, the author of Fire in the Belly describes his own experiences in a trapeze training program and its use in helping individuals who need to confront fear and ...
Sam Keen, 2000
6
Aviation in the U.S. Army, 1919-1939
The pursuiters went on to give a good show without their leaders, even executing the "bomb burst," but higher and farther out.69 The entertainment at Miami featured performances by Three Men on a Flying Trapeze, an acrobatic team that  ...
7
The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Frederic P. Miller, Agnes F. Vandome, McBrewster John, 2011
8
Trailblazer Books Boxed Set: Danger on the Flying Trapeze; ...
Includes Kidnapped by River Rats, The Queen's Smuggler, Spy for the Night Riders, The Hidden Jewel and Escape From the Slave Traders.
Dave Jackson, 1996
9
The Dragon's War: Allied Operations and the Fate of China, ...
Led by a stocky southerner with Cajun gallantry named Claire Lee Chennault, the three-man team, including John "Luke" Williamson and Billy MacDonald, was known as the Flying Trapeze and went on to awe the spectators with great ...
Maochun Yu, 2006
10
The Columbia Granger's Guide to Poetry Anthologies
Arranged in eight sections, such as "Love Stories," "Adventures and Disasters," and "At Sea," they include songs of the caliber of "Waltzing Matilda," "The Man on the Flying Trapeze," and "The Twa Corbies." Among the authors are Conrad ...
William A. Katz, Linda Sternberg Katz, Esther Crain, 1994

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FLYING TRAPEZE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term flying trapeze is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Former Frederick gymnast competes in American Ninja Warrior for …
She's been in movies, television shows and commercials, and is also experienced with diving, boxing, flying trapeze, rock climbing and circus ... «Frederick News Post, Jul 15»
2
The Charleston Gazette | Annual Putnam County Fair begins this …
New to the fair this year is a high-flying trapeze and equestrian act called the Flying Pages. This group will perform several different times ... «Charleston Gazette, Jul 15»
3
Tiësto's Most Iconic Hit Gets Operatic Rendition At Sensation White …
Showcasing high-flying trapeze acrobats and insane pyrotechnics, Sensation wanted to make sure that their frontman left with an accurate ... «Your EDM, Jul 15»
4
All you'll wanna do is have some fun on Santa Monica boulevard …
I'm about to attempt flying trapeze. Steadying myself on the high-rise platform, I take in a group of beach-goers in the distance who dive and ... «Sunday World, Jul 15»
5
How radical Left-wing US presidential candidates have fared
Why not try the flying trapeze? More from the web. Advertisement. Advertisement. More from the web. News Most Viewed. TODAY; PAST WEEK ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
6
Love at First Flight: The Story of Ammed and Estefani Tuniziani
Three generations strong, two of which are firmly established in flying trapeze. Thus, it was clear that Ammed's trajectory was set. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
7
Ask 13: Trapeze on Broadway
"Well, I own Asheville Aerial Arts and part of my 10-year goal was to actually open a flying trapeze to the public," Aiken said. "In the past, we've ... «WLOS, Jul 15»
8
'The circus is a part of me'
Two days after flipping her tassel at Peru High School, Greene was out in California performing professionally on the flying trapeze and ... «Kokomo Tribune, Jul 15»
9
Reader reminds it's never too late to redefine yourself
The gist was, I'm afraid of heights but take flying trapeze classes anyway because they're fun, and it's important to face your fears. The morning ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
10
Jewelry District: Ghost of its former self
... William Saroyan, the Armenian American playwright and author of the celebrated short story, “The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze.”. «The Providence Journal, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Flying trapeze [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/flying-trapeze>. Apr 2024 ».
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