stand-in
Meaning
- A person of similar size and shape to an actor who "stands in" for that actor during the lengthy process of setting up a shot, but who, unlike a double, does not appear in the film.
- A substitute.
Synonyms
backup man
substitute actor
temporary substitute
important mission
heavy role
substitution for
Translations
Frequency
Etymology
Deverbal from stand in.
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