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walk-on
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walk-on (wôkn, -ôn)
n.
1. A minor role in a theatrical production, usually without speaking lines.
2. A performer playing such a role.

walk-on
n
(Performing Arts / Theatre)
a.  a small part in a play or theatrical entertainment, esp one without any lines
b.  (as modifier) a walk-on part
adj
(Engineering / Aeronautics) (of an aircraft or air service) having seats to be booked immediately before departure rather than in advance
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.walk-onwalk-on - plays a small part in a dramatic production
actor, histrion, thespian, role player, player - a theatrical performer
Adj.1.walk-onwalk-on - not capable of or especially not involving speech or spoken lines; "had a nonspeaking role in the play"
Translations
walk-on [ˈwɔːkɒn] ADJ walk-on part (Theat) → papel m de figurante or de comparsa (Cine) → papel m de extra
walk-on [ˈwɔːkˌɒn] adj (Theatre) (part) → da comparsa
walk-on [ˈwɔːkˌɒn] adj (Theatre) (part) → da comparsa


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