walk-on Synonyms
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Strong:
- understudy
- leading-lady
- double
- farceur
- prima-donna
- leading-man
- thespian
- entertainer
- scene-stealer
- starlet
- actor
- comedian
- performer
- lead
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walk-on Meaning
walk-on (n)
plays a small part in a dramatic production
walk-on (a)
not capable of or especially not involving speech or spoken lines
walk-on
to move along on foot, roam, wander, to move about in space outside a spacecraft, to perform (a dance) at a walking pace, to accompany on foot, to be or act in association, to move (an object) in a manner suggestive of walking, to stand with an appearance suggestive of strides, to cause (a batter) to advance to first base by pitching four balls, to avoid criminal prosecution or conviction, to move about in visible form, to haul (something, such as an anchor) by walking round the capstan, to cause to move by walking, to compel to walk (as by a command), to move in a manner that is suggestive of walking, an act or instance of going on foot especially for exercise or pleasure, to come or go easily or readily, to go on foot for exercise or pleasure, to pass on foot or as if on foot through, along, over, or upon, to advance to first base by taking four pitches that are balls (see ball entry 1 sense 4a), to cause (an animal) to go at a walk, to perform or accomplish by going on foot, to bring to a specified condition by walking, to follow on foot for the purpose of measuring, surveying, or inspecting, walk out, to make headway, to go at a walk, to pursue a course of action or way of life
walk-on Sentence Examples
- The walk-on players were eager to prove their worth during the team's practice.
- Despite being a walk-on, she had a natural talent for the game.
- The walk-on students lined up anxiously outside the classroom, hoping to secure a seat.
- The actor's walk-on role in the play was a testament to his dedication.
- The walk-on guest made a brief but memorable appearance.
- The walk-on contestant on the game show answered correctly, much to everyone's surprise.
- The walk-on batter was called out on strikes, ending his at-bat prematurely.
- The walk-on athlete was given a standing ovation for his courageous performance.
- The walk-on worker filled in temporarily during the company's busy season.
- The walk-on musicians added a touch of spontaneity to the concert.
FAQs About the word walk-on
plays a small part in a dramatic production, not capable of or especially not involving speech or spoken linesto move along on foot, roam, wander, to move about
costar, supernumerary, star, spear-carrier, extra, monologuist, actress,monologist, coactor, understudy
nonactor, nonactor,,
The walk-on players were eager to prove their worth during the team's practice.
Despite being a walk-on, she had a natural talent for the game.
The walk-on students lined up anxiously outside the classroom, hoping to secure a seat.
The actor's walk-on role in the play was a testament to his dedication.
