Trapeze

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /tɹəˈpiːz/
• Rhymes: -iːz

Origin

From French trapèze, from Latin trapezium.

Full definition of trapeze

Noun

1. (archaic) A trapezium.
2. A swinging horizontal bar, suspended at each end by a rope; — used by gymnasts.

Derived terms

• trapeze artist
• trapezist

Verb

1. To swing on a trapeze