ClimateAugust 15, 2026
highline
HY-line
Definition
A sport or activity involving walking across a narrow, flat strap rigged at a significant height between two points, such as buildings or natural features.
Etymology
The word is a compound of 'high' and 'line,' emerging in the late 20th century to describe the evolution of slacklining when practiced at extreme heights, often requiring specialized safety tethers.
In the news
The word refers to the 57-metre-long slackline rigged by Archie Williams and Hugo Thomas above a melting Icelandic glacier to create a visual performance art piece regarding climate change.
On thin ice: from Luxembourg to a glacier in Iceland for climate awareness
Read the full article ↗Luxembourg Times