escapologist
skeɪˈpɒl noun Chiefly British.
the method or skill of extricating oneself from handcuffs, chains, etc., as of a magician or other performer.
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escapologist (ˌɛskəˈpɒlədʒɪst) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| Also called: escape artist an entertainer who specializes in freeing himself or herself from confinement | |
| esca'pology | |
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Escapologist
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| escapologist (ˌɛskəˈpɒlədʒɪst) | |
| —n | |
| Also called: escape artist an entertainer who specializes in freeing himself or herself from confinement | |
| esca'pology | |
| —n | |
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