houdini

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A proper noun referring to the famous American magician and escape artist of Hungarian birth, celebrated for his ability to free himself from chains, handcuffs, straitjackets, and locked containers (1874–1926).

• 🌐اسم علم يُطلق على هاري هوديني، الساحر الأمريكي الشهير من أصل مجري والمتخصص في فن الهروب من القيود والأصفاد والصناديق المغلقة (1874–1926). ويُستخدم أيضًا للدلالة على أي ساحر أو متخصص في الإفلات من القيود.

1. Escape artist B2 formal

   A person, especially a magician or performer, who is exceptionally skilled at escaping from restraints, traps, or confined spaces.

   • The performer was a modern Houdini, escaping from a locked safe in under a minute.
   • He earned the nickname 'Houdini' after escaping from handcuffs and a straitjacket.
   • The escape artist, like Houdini, freed himself from a submerged crate.

   🌐سيد الهروب

   المرادفات: escapologist

2. Skilled escapee B2 informal

   Someone who is very good at getting out of difficult situations or avoiding trouble.

   • The politician was a political Houdini, always escaping scandals.
   • My cat is a little Houdini; she can open any door.
   • He's a financial Houdini, always getting out of debt.

   🌐معلّم الهروب

   المرادفات: escapologist

• houdinis plural form
• houdinis' possessive plural form
• houdini's possessive singular form