Tightrope walker's backup (3)

I believe the answer is:

net

(Other definitions for net that I've seen before include "Meshed trap" , "Meshwork" , "It turns in every direction" , "catch fish" , "Fine open-weave fabric" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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