stuntwoman

noun stunt·wom·an \-ˌwu̇-mən\

: a woman who takes an actor's place during the filming of stunts and dangerous scenes for a movie or TV show

Full Definition of STUNTWOMAN

: a woman who doubles for an actress during the filming of stunts and dangerous scenes

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1948

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