stagehand

[steyj-hand]

noun

a person who moves properties, regulates lighting, etc., in a theatrical production.

Origin of stagehand

First recorded in 1900–05; stage + hand

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Examples from the Web for stagehand

Contemporary Examples of stagehand

As he got ready to go onstage, Eastwood got an idea, and had a stagehand bring him a chair.
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Her moment of peace is cut short when a stagehand runs up to her: No time to eat.
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Historical Examples of stagehand

When he went behind the scenes he saw an Irish stagehand laughing heartily.
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British Dictionary definitions for stagehand

stagehand

noun

a person who sets the stage, moves props, etc, in a theatrical production

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