noun
1. an acrobat who balances himself in difficult positions
• Derivationally related forms: ↑balance
• Hypernyms: ↑acrobat
2. either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight
• Derivationally related forms: ↑balance
• Hypernyms: ↑wing
• Part Holonyms: ↑dipterous insect, ↑two-winged insects, ↑dipteran, ↑dipteron
Useful english dictionary. 2012.