Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A line of nylon webbing or other material that is stretched above the ground at a tension that allows the user to sway and spring when performing stunts and balancing maneuvers.
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- noun forestry, mining, sports A length of cable, rope, or webbing that hangs loosely from its points of suspension.
- verb sports To engage in the sport of
slacklining .
Etymologies
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Examples
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The last one is the only kid in town that is willing to give the slackline more than one shot, he can make it about 5 or so steps before 'falling off', he is still scared of getting hurt so it is more like a step off.
Bikes Are Cool 2009
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He's also the innovator of slackline yoga and is one of its few masters.
Into the Wild With Yoga Alexandra Alter 2008
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Lately, Mr. Magness and his band of slackline-yoga experts have captured the attention of sponsors.
Into the Wild With Yoga Alexandra Alter 2008
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Mr. Magness says he'll probably make a couple of appearances in Prana's yoga-slackline tour this summer.
Into the Wild With Yoga Alexandra Alter 2008
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They were restless and strung up a slackline to see who could do yoga on it.
Into the Wild With Yoga Alexandra Alter 2008
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Experts disagree about the value of slackline yoga.
Into the Wild With Yoga Alexandra Alter 2008
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Jason Magness meditates in full-lotus posture balanced on a slackline over the Arizona desert.
Into the Wild With Yoga Alexandra Alter 2008
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Mr. Magness had tried to walk on the slackline, a hobby of his climbing peers.
Into the Wild With Yoga Alexandra Alter 2008
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Yoga teacher Adi Carter is organizing a slackline-yoga festival next month in Brooklyn.
Into the Wild With Yoga Alexandra Alter 2008
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Lewis said his most nervous moment came as he mounted the slackline, telling himself, "If you fall, you won't die, but you might as well."
NYT > Home Page By JERÉ LONGMAN 2012
vanishedone commented on the word slackline
Slacklining is like tightrope walking, but without the tightness.
May 12, 2009