Stunt (Verb)
Meaning 1
Perform a stunt or stunts.
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The stunt driver was able to flip the car and land on four wheels.
- The daredevil will attempt to stunt ride his motorcycle across a row of burning tires.
- Acrobats often stunt and tumble in circus performances to thrill the audience.
- To entertain the crowd, he tried to stunt dive from the high wall into the pool.
- Action film stars often have body doubles to help them stunt and complete their stunts.
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Meaning 2
Check the growth or development of; "You will stunt your growth by building all these muscles".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- This heat stress can stunt the growth of your crops if not addressed promptly.
- Eating too little protein will stunt the development of your muscles.
- If your cat is not getting essential nutrients, it will stunt its growth.
- Lack of water can stunt plant growth significantly during periods of drought.
- Staying indoors all day will stunt your child's physical development.