1. the art or practice of performing gymnastic feats requiring agility, balance, and coordination
Usage: usually used as a plural noun but can take singular or plural verbs
2. skillful maneuvering or clever tactics, especially in avoiding difficulties
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The circus performers amazed the audience with their death-defying acrobatics.
• She studied acrobatics for years before joining the traveling show.
• The gymnast’s acrobatics earned her a perfect score.
• His verbal acrobatics helped him avoid answering the difficult question.
• The pilot’s aerial acrobatics thrilled the spectators at the air show.
• Mental acrobatics were required to solve the complex puzzle.
• The dancers incorporated acrobatics into their routine.