body double

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Synonyms: body doubles

Antonyms: body doubles

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Noun

1. A [[film]] [[stand-in]] for an [[actor]], in [[scene]]s not involving the [[face]], especially during [[scene]]s of [[nudity]], or of [[dangerous]] [[activity]].
2. A [[w:political decoy|political decoy]]; a person employed to impersonate a politician, in order to draw attention away from the real person or to take risks on their behalf.
3. {{lb|en|psychology}} A person who is present nearby, or [[virtual]]ly connected to, a person with [[ADHD]] in order to increase their attention and focus.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[act]] as a body double.

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