aerialist vs gymnast

aerialist

noun
  • A specialist in aerials, a freestyle skiing discipline. 

  • An acrobat performing high off the ground, defying a fall to earth, as on a trapeze or a tightrope. 

gymnast

noun
  • One who performs (the sport of) gymnastics. 

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