oner

/ ˈwʌnə /

noun

1. a single continuous action (esp in the phrase down it in a oner )

2. an outstanding person or thing

3. a heavy blow

Word History and Origins

Origin of oner¹

C20: from _one

Example Sentences

It used to be that a “one shot,” or “oner,” was only associated with movies.

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Indeed, though the oner is frequently associated with a fast pace, it also can slow things down, making it hard for audiences to look away.

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Moorhead and directing partner Justin Benson filmed three episodes of the action drama’s first season, including the premiere episode, which features a oner of a fight scene down a narrow hallway.

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He says it’s “not exactly harder” to film a oner; “it’s just a very different skill set.”

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“Almost every time we’ve ever tried a oner it succeeds,” Moorhead says, adding, “The thing that’s the most challenging about it is you have to commit to everything.”

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