stuntperson

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stunt·per·son | \ ˈstənt-ˌpər-sᵊn

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plural stuntpersons or stuntpeople\ ˈstənt-ˌpē-pəl

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Definition of stuntperson

: one who doubles for an actor during the filming of stunts and dangerous scenes : a stuntman or stuntwoman A California court held that while a movie stuntperson does not assume the risk of injury by performing a movie stunt, a stuntperson who fails to employ a seat belt during an automobile stunt is contributorily negligent. — Case & Comment Ask stuntpeople how they got into the business and they'll usually say, "I fell into it."— Kevin Conley

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