Stunt Man (Noun)
Meaning
A stand-in for movie stars to perform dangerous stunts; "his first job in Hollywood was as a double for Clark Gable".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The stunt man performed a flawless jump from the moving train, making it look effortless on camera.
- As a stunt man, he had to be prepared to perform any stunt at a moment's notice, no matter how treacherous.
- His first job in Hollywood was as a double for Clark Gable, and he quickly became one of the most sought-after stunt men in the industry.
- The stunt man's expertise was crucial in completing the film's most challenging sequences on time and within budget.
- The stunt man's job was not only to perform death-defying stunts but also to look like the leading actors from different angles and lighting conditions.