Definition

A person who performs dangerous actions in movies or shows, standing in for actors during risky scenes.

Example

The stuntman jumped from the building to make the action scene more exciting.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new movie with that amazing stuntman?

Yeah, I saw the trailer! It looks intense with all those action scenes.

I wonder how they find such talented stuntmen for these films.

I read that they often train for years to perfect their skills.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stuntman → It is formed from "stunt" (from Middle English *stunten*, meaning to hinder or stop) and "man" (meaning a male person). A stuntman is a man who performs dangerous acts, often hindering or stopping the action in a film or performance to ensure safety.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'man' who 'stunts' or hinders danger in action scenes — that's why a stuntman performs risky tasks.

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