stunt double

noun

Meaning

A trained performer who replaces a lead actor in film or television to execute dangerous or physically demanding scenes.

Examples

The stunt double spent weeks practicing the high-speed motorcycle chase for the final scene.
She insisted on doing her own dialogue, but a stunt double handled all the fight choreography.

Synonyms: stand-in, body double, stunt performer

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stunt double

noun

Pronunciation: stʌnt ˈdʌbəl

Definition

A trained performer who replaces a lead actor in film or television to execute dangerous or physically demanding scenes.

Examples

The stunt double spent weeks practicing the high-speed motorcycle chase for the final scene.
She insisted on doing her own dialogue, but a stunt double handled all the fight choreography.
After the stunt double suffered a minor injury, filming was delayed for two days.

Synonyms of stunt double

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