stand-in

[ stand-in ]
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noun
  1. a substitute for a motion-picture star during the preparation of lighting, cameras, etc., or in dangerous scenes.

  2. any substitute.

Origin of stand-in

1
First recorded in 1930–35; noun use of verb phrase stand in

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British Dictionary definitions for stand in

stand in

verb
  1. (intr, adverb usually foll by for) to act as a substitute

  2. stand someone in good stead to be of benefit or advantage to someone

nounstand-in
    • a person or thing that serves as a substitute

    • (as modifier): a stand-in teacher

  1. a person who substitutes for an actor during intervals of waiting or in dangerous stunts

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