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balancer

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: balancer

1
n
an acrobat who balances himself in difficult positions
2
n
either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: balancer
1

n an acrobat who balances himself in difficult positions

Type of:
acrobat
an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
2

n either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight

Synonyms:
halter, haltere
Type of:
wing
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
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