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stand-in
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stand-in (stndn)
n.
1. One who substitutes for an actor while the lights and camera are adjusted or during hazardous action.
2. A substitute.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.stand-in - someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult); "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"
compeer, equal, peer, match - a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
locum, locum tenens - someone (physician or clergyman) who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession
stunt man, stunt woman, double - a stand-in for movie stars to perform dangerous stunts; "his first job in Hollywood was as a double for Clark Gable"
alternate, surrogate, replacement - someone who takes the place of another person

stand-in
noun substitute, deputy, replacement, reserve, surrogate, understudy, locum, stopgap He was a stand-in for my regular doctor.
Translations
stand-in [ˈstændɪn] Nsustituto/a m/f (for por) (Cine) → doble mf
stand-in
n (Film, Theat) → Ersatz m
stand-in [ˈstændˌɪn] nsostituto/a (Cine) → controfigura
stand-in [ˈstændˌɪn] nsostituto/a (Cine) → controfigura


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