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stand-in

[ stand-in ]
/ ˈstændˌɪn /
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noun

a substitute for a motion-picture star during the preparation of lighting, cameras, etc., or in dangerous scenes.
any substitute.

Words related to stand-in

impersonator, star, actor, performer, intermediary, surrogate, stand-in, backup, replacement, proxy, alternate, restoration, reinstatement, artist, character, clown, player, villain, comedian, entertainer

Words nearby stand-in

stand up to, stand up with, stand your ground, stand-alone, stand-down, stand-in, stand-off half, stand-up, standard, standard amenities, standard assessment tasks

Origin of stand-in

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

(intr, adverb usually foll by for) to act as a substitute
stand someone in good stead to be of benefit or advantage to someone

noun stand-in

  1. a person or thing that serves as a substitute
  2. (as modifier)a stand-in teacher
a person who substitutes for an actor during intervals of waiting or in dangerous stunts
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