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walk-on

[ wawk-on, -awn ]

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noun

Also called walking part. a small part in a play or other entertainment, especially one without speaking lines. Compare bit ²( def 6 ).
an entertainer or actor who plays such a part.
an athlete trying out for a team who has not been drafted, specifically invited, scouted, awarded a scholarship, etc.

walk-on

1. a small part in a play or theatrical entertainment, esp one without any lines
2. ( as modifier )
  a walk-on part

(of an aircraft or air service) having seats to be booked immediately before departure rather than in advance

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Origin of walk-on¹

First recorded in 1900–05; noun use of verb phrase walk on

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From a walk-on for ‘Annie’ to an island for Linda McMahon, a few better uses for all of that money.

The biggest media blunder, in my view, was the walk-on-water coverage that Obama drew in 2007 and 2008.

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Louis the Goon Engel was a mere walk-on in the piece, a spear-carrier doomed to death.

If they are to have anything more than a mere walk-on part, they should very quickly explain themselves.

Supe, walk-on, stock, musical comedy—Josie went through them all.

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