Stuntman: meaning, definitions and examples

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stuntman

 

[ ˈstʌntmən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

movie industry

A stuntman is a professional performer who carries out dangerous stunts in place of the main actor, typically in movies, television, or live performances. They are trained in various physical skills and techniques to ensure the safety of themselves and others during the execution of these stunts.

Synonyms

action actor, stunt double, stunt performer

Examples of usage

  • He hired a stuntman to perform the car chase scene in the movie.
  • The stuntman jumped off the building, landing safely on the airbag below.

Translations

Translations of the word "stuntman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dublê

🇮🇳 स्टंटमैन

🇩🇪 Stuntman

🇮🇩 pemeran pengganti

🇺🇦 каскадер

🇵🇱 kaskader

🇯🇵 スタントマン

🇫🇷 cascadeur

🇪🇸 doble de acción

🇹🇷 dublör

🇰🇷 스턴트맨

🇸🇦 مؤدي الحركات الخطيرة

🇨🇿 kaskadér

🇸🇰 kaskadér

🇨🇳 特技演员

🇸🇮 kaskader

🇮🇸 áhættuleikari

🇰🇿 каскадер

🇬🇪 კასკადიორი

🇦🇿 kaskadyor

🇲🇽 doble de acción

Etymology

The term 'stuntman' originated in the early 20th century, as the film industry began to incorporate more action sequences that required specialized skills. Stunt performers have since become an integral part of filmmaking, contributing to the excitement and realism of movies and TV shows.

See also: stunt, stunts.