stunt woman

noun

Meaning

A professional performer who takes the place of an actress to execute physically demanding or hazardous scenes in film or television.

Examples

The stunt woman spent weeks training for the high-speed chase sequence.
After years as a gymnast, she transitioned into a career as a stunt woman.

Synonyms: stunt double, body double, performer, daredevil

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stunt woman

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈstʌnt ˌwʊmən/

Definition

A professional performer who takes the place of an actress to execute physically demanding or hazardous scenes in film or television.

Examples

The stunt woman spent weeks training for the high-speed chase sequence.
After years as a gymnast, she transitioned into a career as a stunt woman.
The production hired a stunt woman to handle the complex wire-work for the fight scene.

Synonyms of stunt woman

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