Circus Acts

noun a circular band of metal, wood, or similar material

verb to jump or leap through a hoop as a form of entertainment or exercise

• The basketball players practiced shooting hoops on the court.
• Let's play a game of horse and see who can make the most shots from the hoop.
• She totally schooled him on the court with her killer hoop skills.
• Getting through that difficult situation felt like jumping through a fiery hoop.

noun a small horse, especially one of a breed that is of a small size

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• The young girl rode her pony in the equestrian competition.
• I love going for a ride on my pony in the afternoons.
• That pony is so cute, I want to take it home!
• The new intern is just a pony in the office, still learning the ropes.

noun a type of comedy characterized by exaggerated physical humor and absurd situations

adjective relating to or characteristic of slapstick comedy

• The play was filled with slapstick humor that had the audience laughing throughout.
• I love watching old slapstick comedies with all the silly physical humor.
• That movie was so slapstick, I couldn't stop laughing!
• His attempts at fixing the problem were like a slapstick comedy, one mishap after another.

noun a feat or display of skill or daring

verb to hinder the normal development or progress of

• The movie required a professional stunt double to perform the dangerous scenes.
• Did you see that crazy stunt in the action movie?
• That stunt was totally rad!
• Trying to juggle too many tasks at once is a stunt in itself.

noun A clown car is a small, compact car used in circus acts to transport numerous clowns.

• The circus performer drove the clown car into the arena for the show.
• We all piled into the clown car for a fun ride around the block.
• That tiny car is like a clown car with all those people squeezed inside.
• The meeting felt like a clown car with all the chaotic and disorganized discussions happening at once.

noun a piece of furniture typically consisting of a mattress supported by a frame

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The yogi demonstrated his ability to lie on a bed of nails without getting hurt.
• I can't believe he actually slept on a bed of nails for a dare!
• She's as tough as a bed of nails, nothing seems to faze her.
• Navigating through the busy city streets felt like walking on a bed of nails.