Wirewalking is a term used to describe the action of performing acrobatic feats on a tightrope or wire. This skill has been popularized through circus acts and is usually performed by professionals. However, there are many other terms that can be used to describe this skill, such as high-wire walking, wire balancing, and tightrope walking. Other similar words include slacklining, which refers to walking on a flat, narrow webbing that is more flexible than a tightrope, and funambulism, which refers to the art of tightrope walking in general. Regardless of the term used, wirewalking is a timeless and exciting spectacle that requires incredible balance, coordination and courage.