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Meaning of "stuntwoman" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF STUNTWOMAN

stuntwoman  [ˈstʌntˌwʊmən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STUNTWOMAN

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preposition
conjunction
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Stuntwoman is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES STUNTWOMAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

stuntwoman

Stunt performer

A stunt performer, often referred to as a stuntman, or daredevil, is someone who performs dangerous stunts, often as a career. The French word that describes it is cascadeur and it is used as is in other languages A stunt-man or stunt-woman, typically performs stunts intended for use in a motion pictures or dramatized television. Stunts are sometimes rigged so that, while they look dangerous, safety mechanisms are built into the performance, however, often stunts are as dangerous as they appear to be. Stunts often seen in films and television include car crashes, falls from great height, drags and explosions. Film and television stunt performers are often trained in martial arts and stage combat. There is an inherent risk in the performance of all stunt work in film, television and stage work; the most risk exists when performing stunts in front of a live audience. In filmed performances, visible safety mechanisms can be removed by editing. In live performances the audience can better see if the performer is genuinely doing what they claim to be doing.

Definition of stuntwoman in the English dictionary

The definition of stuntwoman in the dictionary is a woman who habitually performs acrobatic, dangerous, or spectacular actions.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH STUNTWOMAN


aircraftwoman
ˈɛəkrɑːftˌwʊmən
anchorwoman
ˈæŋkəˌwʊmən
businesswoman
ˈbɪznɪsˌwʊmən
camerawoman
ˈkæmərəˌwʊmən
charwoman
ˈtʃɑːˌwʊmən
doorwoman
ˈdɔːˌwʊmən
Englishwoman
ˈɪŋɡlɪʃˌwʊmən
everywoman
ˈevrɪˌwʊmən
firewoman
ˈfaɪəˌwʊmən
fisherwoman
ˈfɪʃəˌwʊmən
footplatewoman
ˈfʊtˌpleɪtˌwʊmən
gentlewoman
ˈdʒɛntəlˌwʊmən
horsewoman
ˈhɔːsˌwʊmən
needlewoman
ˈniːdəlˌwʊmən
newswoman
ˈnjuːzˌwʊmən
saleswoman
ˈseɪlzˌwʊmən
sportswoman
ˈspɔːtsˌwʊmən
superwoman
ˈsuːpəˌwʊmən
washerwoman
ˈwɒʃəˌwʊmən
wisewoman
ˈwaɪzˌwʊmən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STUNTWOMAN

stun grenade
stun gun
stung
stunk
stunkard
stunned
stunner
stunning
stunningly
stuns´l
stunsail
stunt
stunt double
stunt flier
stunt flying
stunt kite
stunted
stuntedness
stuntman
stuntwomen

WORDS THAT END LIKE STUNTWOMAN

assemblywoman
batwoman
chairwoman
cleaning woman
Congresswoman
councilwoman
craftswoman
Frenchwoman
madwoman
noblewoman
old woman
one-woman
policewoman
roman
sound effects woman
spokeswoman
the little woman
the woman
tradeswoman
well-woman
woman

Synonyms and antonyms of stuntwoman in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «stuntwoman» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF STUNTWOMAN

Find out the translation of stuntwoman to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of stuntwoman from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «stuntwoman» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

stuntwoman
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

doble de acción
570 millions of speakers

English

stuntwoman
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

stuntwoman
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

stuntwoman
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

stuntwoman
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

stuntwoman
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

stuntwoman
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cascadeuse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Stuntwoman
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Stuntfrau
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

stuntwoman
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

stuntwoman
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Stuntwoman
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

stuntwoman
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

stuntwoman
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्टंटवॉमन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dublör
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

stuntwoman
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

stuntwoman
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

stuntwoman
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cascadoare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

stuntwoman
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

stuntwoman
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

stuntwoman
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

stuntwoman
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of stuntwoman

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STUNTWOMAN»

The term «stuntwoman» is regularly used and occupies the 103.362 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «STUNTWOMAN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about stuntwoman

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2 QUOTES WITH «STUNTWOMAN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word stuntwoman.
1
Silvia Colloca
I think I'm going to be a stuntwoman on the side.
2
Poppy Montgomery
I should have been a stuntwoman.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STUNTWOMAN»

Discover the use of stuntwoman in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to stuntwoman and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Stuntwoman's Workout: Get Your Body Ready for Anything
For the first time, one of Hollywood's most sought-after stuntwomen translates her training regime into an accessible fitness program. Step-by-step photos for each exercise are accompanied by behind-the-scenes action shots.
Danielle Burgio, 2005
2
The Stuntwoman: The True Story of a Hollywood Heroine
The Stuntwoman is the inspirational story of a brave woman who stood alone against the most powerful forces in Hollywood.
Julie Ann Johnson, David L. Robb, 2013
3
Film & Television: Stuntwoman!
THIS IS IT! I yelled.
Kelsee Devoreaux, King, 2005
4
Fire in the Hole: A Year in the Life of the World's Sorriest ...
" --Compulsive Reader "I truly enjoyed this hilarious yet edgy book. Colleen's quick wit is wonderful. This is an enjoyable and insightful read, you never know what to expect next and everything is a surprise." --Review the Book
Colleen Kelli, 2010
5
THE STUNTWOMAN: The True Story of a Hollywood Heroine
Brava Julie, for having the courage to write this book. Nothing changes until someone makes it change. - Marvin Walters, Stuntman, Stunt Coordinator, Cofounder Black Stuntmen s Association It is important in 2012 to remember the ...
David L. Robb / Julie Ann Johnson, 2012
6
Black Stuntwomen in Movies and TV.
A Claudette James doubled newcomer Kimberly Elise in the movie Set It Off. television True Women' Charles Dutton and Irene Bedard star in. * After observing stuntwoman Kym Washington at work in The Color Purple, Whoopi Goldberg ...
7
The Path of Razors
Stuntwoman-turned-vampire hunter Dawn Madison is in London to find the local vampire Underground and wipe it out. But her own encounter with the bloodsuckers is beginning to affect her in some very sinister ways.
Chris Marie Green, 2009
8
Girl's Own Survival Guide: How to deal with the unexpected - ...
' Candace Cameron Bure - actress, author, producer. 'I am very proud to say that Ky was my stunt double on 2 projects and I trusted her then and I trust her words in this book. Thank god she leaked some of her knowledge for women like me!
Ky Furneaux, 2014
9
Falling Star
With her marriage in crisis, Solley Rayner takes her children to the beach house of her sister for a much-needed break.
Gill McKnight, 2008
10
Live Courageously: Choose to Be the Real You: Revelations ...
"Those who fail to choose, choose to fail," writes the author who encourages you to stop allowing fear to rule your life's decisions and instead to take charge and Live Courageously!
Terri Cadiente, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STUNTWOMAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term stuntwoman is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The squirrel-saving stuntwoman
As she (safely) leaps from a 30-foot rooftop and strikes a superman pose, this stunt-performing squirrel hero becomes a flying squirrel herself. [Image credit: Nick ... «Scienceline, Jul 15»
2
Jessie Graff: Pole Vaulter, Stuntwoman, Ninja, Husker
Watching stuntwoman Jessie Graff run, jump and climb through the American Ninja Warrior course like an Olympian bouncing through a McDonald's playground ... «HailVarsity.com | Husker News, Jul 15»
3
SAG Pension & Health Plans Strips Disabled Stuntwoman Of Her …
EXCLUSIVE: The SAG Pension & Health Plans are doubling down on their campaign to deny benefits to disabled stuntwoman Leslie Hoffman. First they refused ... «Deadline, Jun 15»
4
'Spy' star Melissa McCarthy is Hollywood's next stuntwoman
"I believe in doing everything they'll allow me to do," McCarthy says with a laugh at the New York City premiere of her new film Spy. Mashable caught up with the ... «Mashable, Jun 15»
5
Stuntwoman turned barrel racer Ann Scott welcomed at first …
http://www.chron.com/entertainment/rodeo/article/Stuntwoman-turned-barrel-racer ... Stuntwoman turned barrel racer Ann Scott welcomed at first RodeoHouston. «Chron.com, Mar 15»
6
Mark Story: From UK NCAA champion to Hollywood stuntwoman
Former University of Kentucky gymnast Jenny Hansen says she went "back to my roots" for some horseback riding with her cousins on New Year's Day. (Photo ... «Lexington Herald Leader, Jan 15»
7
Watch Will Ferrell bean Pelicans cheerleader (stuntwoman) with …
A "drunken" Will Ferrell hits an actress playing a Pelicans cheerleader with the ball while filming a scene from the movie "Daddy's Home" at halftime the game ... «gulflive.com, Jan 15»
8
India's Well of Death Sees Stuntwoman Risking Her Life Driving and …
Would a pair of 800cc Suzuki Marutis and a middleweight 1980s Kawasaki Z series make a good fleet for somebody who wants to put on a motorized show? «autoevolution, Nov 14»
9
Jada Pinkett-Smith Stuntwoman Accuses Gotham of Racism
Jada Pinkett-Smith's stuntwoman, Kelsee Devoreaux, has spoken out to Radaronline.com and is slamming the series for its un-politically correct practices. «BET, Oct 14»
10
Gotham Cancels Plans To Film White Stuntwoman In Blackface
After receiving concerned inquiries, Deadline reports that Warner Bros. has cancelled plans to film a white stuntwoman wearing dark face makeup for Gotham. «The Mary Sue, Oct 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Stuntwoman [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/stuntwoman>. May 2024 ».
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