Definition

A woman who performs dangerous actions or stunts in movies or television shows instead of the main actress.

Example

The stuntwoman performed an incredible jump from the building during the action scene.

Conversation

Did you know that my cousin is a stuntwoman?

No way, that's so cool! What kind of movies does she work on?

She does a lot of action films and even some superhero movies.

That's amazing! I bet she has some wild stories to tell.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stuntwoman → It is formed from "stunt" (from Middle English *stunten*, meaning to hinder or stop) and "woman" (from Old English *wīfmann*, meaning female human). A stuntwoman is a woman who performs stunts, often in films, which involves hindering or stopping the normal flow of action to create dramatic effects.

Memory Tip

Think of a woman who 'hinders' or 'stops' the action in a film by performing daring stunts — that's what a stuntwoman does.

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