balancer

• Nom désignant un acrobate qui exécute des figures d'équilibre dans des poses difficiles, ou les ailes postérieures rudimentaires des diptères utilisées pour maintenir l'équilibre en vol.

A noun referring to an acrobat who performs balancing acts in difficult positions, or to the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects used for maintaining equilibrium during flight.

1. B2formal

   A performer, such as an acrobat, who maintains their body in difficult or precarious positions.

   Équilibriste

   • The balancer on the tightrope captivated the audience.
   • A skilled balancer can hold a pose for several minutes.
   • The circus balancer performed a stunning routine.

   Synonymesacrobat

2. Insect appendageC1formalscientific

   One of the two rudimentary hind wings found in dipterous insects, used to maintain equilibrium during flight.

   Balancier

   • The fly uses its balancers to stabilize its flight path.
   • Scientists study the balancers of mosquitoes to understand their aerodynamics.
   • The balancer is a key adaptation for precise aerial maneuvers.

   Synonymeshalterhaltere