/ˈniːvɛl/ (NEE-vəl)

Definitions

1. noun

a person who performs daring stunts, especially by riding a motorcycle

“Evel Knievel was a legendary stunt performer.”

2. proper noun

the American daredevil performer Robert Craig Knievel, known for his death-defying jumps and stunts

“Evel Knievel set a world record for the longest motorcycle jump in 1975.”