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body double

noun

: a person who takes an actor's place in a movie or television show for certain scenes (such as sex scenes)

Full Definition of BODY DOUBLE

:  a double who takes the place of an actor especially in scenes calling for nudity
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First Known Use of BODY DOUBLE

1981

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