ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷iks, -ēks noun plural but sometimes singular in construction
1.
a. : the art, performance, or activity of an acrobat
to perform acrobatics in a circus
b. : spectacular, showy, or startling ability especially in performing something difficult or complex
a politician's mental acrobatics
also : an instance of such ability
an audience spellbound by a contralto's vocal acrobatics
2. : an aircraft maneuver other than that required for normal flight and usually resulting in an abnormal position, speed, or altitude