stunt
man
Plural
stuntmen
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a person who performs dangerous or difficult actions in place of actors in movies or shows
A stuntman is a professional who performs dangerous or physically demanding actions in place of an actor. They execute risky movements, such as fights, falls, or car crashes, to ensure that scenes are both exciting and safe. Stuntmen are skilled in performing these actions safely and are often trained in martial arts, gymnastics, or other physical disciplines. Their work helps create dynamic and believable action sequences while protecting the main actors from harm.
- The stuntman practiced his fall from the horse all day.
- She hired a stuntman to perform the risky motorcycle stunt.
- The stuntman jumped off a building for the action scene.
- During the chase scene, the stuntman had to leap between moving cars.
- The stuntman wore protective gear while doing the fight scene.
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